Research Librarian (m/w/d) - 2 year Fixed Term Contract
at Latham Watkins LLP
6FAM, Hessen, Germany -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 16 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 22 Sep, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
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:
The Research Librarian is an integral part of Latham’s dynamic Research & Library team. The successful individual 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. This role is for a 2 year Fixed Term contract and will be located in our Frankfurt or Munich offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate research tools and directs users to appropriate resources
- Compiling and organizing information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information
- Monitoring legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas for clients and industries
- Promoting awareness and conducting end-user training about internal and external research resources
- Assisting with library operational functions
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate knowledge of print and electronic legal and non-legal research resources
- Exhibit strong analytical skills
- Display ability to organise collections of materials and information
And have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
- Research experience in a law firm or other professional service entity
Benefits & Additional Information:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Pension plan
- Travel and meals allowance
- Disability insurance, personal accident insurance & life assurance
- Professional development programs
- Wellness programs (e.g. membership to Headspace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
- Sport courses and training
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world’s leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our 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. LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid #Associat
Responsibilities:
- Conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate research tools and directs users to appropriate resources
- Compiling and organizing information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information
- Monitoring legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas for clients and industries
- Promoting awareness and conducting end-user training about internal and external research resources
- Assisting with library operational function
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Proficient
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60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany