Legal Research Assistant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Noor Staffing Group

Title: Legal Research Assistant

Company: Noor Staffing Group

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

This position is responsible for fulfilling document delivery, docket, and case procurement

requests using traditional and online sources (Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Internet,

PACER, and a variety of additional commercial and local providers), and other light legal

research requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsible for obtaining requested items via document delivery in a timely and cost-

efficient manner.

 Coordinates requests for materials from third party libraries and interlibrary loans where

applicable.

 Purchase reference materials from third party vendors as requested.

 Answers ready reference requests as needed.

 Provide backup support for head librarian as needed.

 Process library vendor invoices.

 Manage database vendor password access.

 Assists in orientation of new attorneys to library services, procedures, and policies.

 Perform other projects at the request of head librarian.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 Undergrad degree in related field; Master’s degree in Library and Information Science highly

preferred.

 Prior library experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

 Working knowledge of LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Bloomberg BNA; highly developed

skills in conducting internet searches.

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