Research & Training Specialist II

Post Date: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Closing Date: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Institution Name: 
Kutak Rock
Job Location: 
Scottdale
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JOB SUMMARY

 The Research & Training Specialist II reports to the Director, Knowledge Services and will provide legal and non-legal research, training on firm resources and assist with the firm’s intranet Kutak Rock Knowledge. The person in the position must demonstrate initiative, a desire to learn new skills, be intellectually curious, and be willing to take ownership of projects. We are looking for a candidate with a proactive approach to the provision of research & resource training services.

This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work option in one of the following firm offices: Omaha, Kansas City, Little Rock, Scottsdale.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Provide customizable business, legal, due diligence, and general research firmwide for attorneys, paralegals, other administrative departments, and staff
  • Perform in-depth cite-checking of pleadings, articles and presentations using The Bluebook and state-specific style standards
  • Create and manage litigation & legislative alerts, docket tracks, and news alerts
  • Interpret inquiries and recommend appropriate tools for a given project, based on client needs, the nature of the research, and coverage of the resource
  • Arrange interlibrary loans and document retrieval from external sources. This may include travel to other local libraries for research and borrowing of materials
  • Research, analyze, develop, and publish content to intranet sites for Research Services Department, Firm offices, practice areas, and other administrative groups 
  • Assist Competitive Intelligence Analyst & Project Manager with training the firm’s intranet content publishers 
  • Create training materials, user guides, and pathfinders on firm resources
  • Develop and present remote training webinars; handle one-on-one just in time training for attorneys, paralegals, other administrative departments, and staff on firm electronic resources
  • Coordinate vendor training with Resource Manager and/or Resource Specialist 
  • Actively participate in virtual team and project meetings
  • Assist in cost recovery for database research where appropriate
  • Work with other team members to develop and prepare announcements and newsletters regarding available services
  • Record and report research projects and time using InTapp and SydneyEnterprise in a manner that meets deadlines and provides meaningful ROI information 
  • Maintain library related resources if located in an office with a print collection
  • Assist with various administrative duties and projects as necessary or requested by the Director, Knowledge Services

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency using a variety of research databases including Westlaw, Monitor Suite, Hoovers, Mergent Conflicts, PACER, and VitalLaw
  • Good judgment in deciding the most appropriate resources to use for cost effective research 
  • Understand online search techniques 
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High degree of personal responsibility
  • Knowledge of customer service expectations; possess a service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to move from one project to another
  • Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Above average proficiency using Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, often with team members in other offices and/or time zones

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

  •  Master’s degree in library (MLIS/MLS)
  • Five plus years of legal research experience
  • Prior experience developing training resources