Research and Knowledge Analyst

at  Withersworldwide

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

• Assist with knowledge management initiatives and the rollout of new tools and other initiatives, as required.
• Collaborate with US-based and overseas Knowledge Lawyers on identifying knowledge gaps and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Commitment to maintaining individual professional development through literature review and attendance at various webinars/conferences and sharing those insights with colleagues.

EDUCATIONAL AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum 35 years’ professional experience in a law library.
• Proficiency with online resources including Westlaw Edge, Checkpoint, VitalLaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis Newsdesk, Capital IQ, Practical Law, Intelligize, TLO, PACER and other types of web based services.
• Experience with tax, trusts & estates, litigation, corporate, real estate and intellectual property legal practices.
• Experience in competitive intelligence research such as profiling companies or individuals for business development and strategic purposes.
• Basic familiarity with integrated library systems. Experience with Soutron is a plus.
• Experience with electronic resource management tools like Onelog or similar.
• Able to summarize large pieces of text and other information, accurately and succinctly.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong service orientation with commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and deliver under pressure.
• Proficiency in the use of standard PC applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with document management systems. Experience with iManage is a plus.
• Strong IT skills, technical curiosity and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Skilled at using own initiative to find solutions to questions or problems and committed to seeing new projects through to completion.
• Solid interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to communicate with people at all levels of seniority and understands the needs and sensitivities required to work within a global team.
• Ability and desire to mentor other team members.
• Ability to operate copy machines and other standard office equipment.
• Light lifting of books and other library materials is required.

Please refer the Job description for details