
Research Librarian
7 days ago
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Research Librarian to join our dynamic team in Singapore. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
**About Latham & Watkins**
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
**About the role**
As a Research Librarian, you will be responsible for providing research services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys, paralegals and staff using a variety of research tools. You will also be responsible for providing training and awareness of research resources. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting complex domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing sophisticated electronic and print research tools. Synthesizes and analyzes results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request.
- Compiling and organizing research results into a coherent, focused collection, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, to ensure material is readily understandable and actionable for the user. Presents results in the most appropriate form for the recipient.
- Monitoring business, industry, and legal news sources for emerging developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas; utilizes aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and staff. Monitoring legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas for clients and industries.
- Promoting awareness and delivers training to attorney and staff on research techniques and resources.
- Assisting with library operational functions
**About you**
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Intellectually curious and have a passion for research and problem-solving
- Proficient in transactional and litigation research
- Collaborative and enjoy working as part of a team
And have:
- A Bachelor’s degree required
- A Master’s in Information or Library Science, or other advanced degree is preferred
- Research experience in a law firm or other professional service entity
- Language proficiency in English and Mandarin
We encourage you to apply
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Latham & Watkins' lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.
Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage. #LI-MM1
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Job Location
Singapore, Singapore
Department
Global Research & Library
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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