Librarian: White & Case LLP
Company Name White & Case LLP
Job Category Legal
Location New York, NY
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education Level Master's degree
Date Posted February 25, 2010
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 34 offices in 23 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices.
POSITION SUMMARY
Specializes in high-level research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, and competitors for partners and marketing managers globally involved in client, business, and practice area development. Utilizes appropriate fee based and value added print material, online databases and vetted web resources in the areas of business, industry and other subjects in an accurate, timely, and cost effective manner. Contributes to the firm’s knowledge management initiatives by researching, synthesizing, analyzing, summarizing, and disseminating competitive intelligence into reports, executive summaries, and value-added actionable alerts. Performs other duties required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
M.L.S. or equivalent, with at least 5 years law firm library research experience.
· Ability to securely handle confidential and proprietary information relating to the Firm and its clients is required
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively present findings one-on-one and to groups.
· Experience in collecting business and competitive intelligence for a professional services firm
· Experience researching across a broad range of industries and international entities, including energy, financial services, intellectual property, investment management, private equity, technology, securities, and consumer products.
· Ability to synthesize relevant information needed for high-level and business development decision-making.
· Experience creating professional reports using Excel, PowerPoint and Word and publishing content to intranets using portals such as Sharepoint.
· Thorough knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science and ability to select and search the best print, online databases, and web resources in order to meet the information needs of the firm in the most cost effective and timely means possible.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently within a team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, complete detailed work accurately and with minimal supervision
· Strong analytical, problem solving, time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
We offer a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package, a professional work environment and opportunities for professional growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
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