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Cahill Gordon & Reindel - Manager, Research Resources Center

Salary range of $115-140k

Cahill has thrived for a century by focusing on the most significant opportunities and complex challenges facing the top financial services firms and other multinational corporations. Our premier transactional and litigation groups have developed impressive records of accomplishment in high profile cases and headline-grabbing deals. Cahill lawyers are highly client-driven. The firm is specifically chosen by clients because of our experience, depth of knowledge and facility in managing challenging situations.~

Job Description:  

The Manager will work closely with the Director of the Research Resources Center, supporting the initiatives of the Firm, including, but not limited to:

•  Supporting the development of research and intelligence services that align with the Firm’s practice needs, client service priorities, and business objectives.
•  Supporting management of research platforms and vendor relationships, including contract negotiations.
•  Adopting innovative research technologies that enhance the firm’s delivery of legal services.
•  Supporting effective onboarding procedures and programs for all new attorney hires.
•  Cataloging materials and resources.
•  Addressing research requests, including advising on effective research strategies, resources, and tools.
•  Tracking of subscription renewals and projected expenses.
•  Reviewing and processing vendor invoices for research databases and information services, ensuring invoices align with contractual pricing and billing periods.
•  Coding invoices to appropriate cost centers.
•  Coordinating with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment of invoices and resolution of billing issues.
•  Monitoring upcoming subscription renewals and assisting with financial forecasting and budget planning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, dynamic, and rewarding Firm in an impactful role. More information about our Firm can be found here: https://www.cahill.com.

Job & Educational Requirements:  

•  Bachelor’s degree.
•  Minimum 8-10 years of relevant and progressive law firm experience in research and intelligence services, including Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.
•  Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and attorneys at all levels.
•  Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating and business needs.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

This is currently a hybrid position with an expectation of a minimum of three days a week in office, with the needs of the Firm informing overall office attendance expectations

Contact Information & Application Instructions:  Candidates may submit resumes to [email protected]

 Sullivan & Worcester LLP - Technical Services & Research Librarian

Boston, MA
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
Hybrid - Full-time

About the Company
Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a premier international law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan's clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan's ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best-in-class client service.

About the Role
The Technical Services and Research Librarian oversees the firm's technical and circulation services and delivers reference and in-depth research services to the firm's attorneys and staff. The incumbent is responsible for the day to day interactions with publishers and vendors, overseeing the firm's library collection and integrated library system (i.e., catalog), coordinating the work of contract file clerks, and assisting with contract and subscription renewals. In addition, the Technical Services and Research Librarian assists with the administration and management of the firm's electronic content platforms and assists with budgeting and resource assessment.

 Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the firm's print and electronic library resources, including collection development, circulation, and original and copy-cataloging of material
• Maintains and oversees support for the Firm's integrated library system while assisting with the library's intranet pages
• Coordinates filing work of the contract filing clerks
• Records and maintains Firm electronic resources licenses and oversees access
• Provides analysis and reports to stakeholders for resource utilization and evaluation
• Reviews, processes, and codes invoices for budgeting purposes
• Coordinates inter-library loans and document delivery
• Assists library director with annual budget process
• Assists library director with contract and subscription renewals
• Assists library director with new hire orientations and attorney and staff instruction
• Assists Firm with implementation and rollout of new resources
• Liaisons with IT and other Firm departments for resource implementation and system maintenance
• Assists attorneys and staff with current awareness, reference, and in-depth research services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or related field required
• 5-7 years of legal library experience strongly preferred
• Expertise using automated library catalog systems (Softlink Liberty preferred)
• Knowledge of bibliographic classifications systems, specifically Library of Congress
• Familiarity with MARC and other computerized library records formats
• Knowledge of resource utilization tracking products, preferably Onelog
• SharePoint and/or Handshake Software experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of print and electronic legal content platforms such as Lexis, Westlaw, Intelligize, VitalLaw, and PLI Plus
• Strong organizational and oral communication skills

 Pay range and compensation package
$100,000-$130,000

 Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance

To Apply, click on the link below:

https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?lawfirm=87&id=5

New York Law School - Cataloging & Electronic Resource Librarian

New York Law School, an independent law school in the heart of Tribeca, seeks an early career cataloging and electronic services librarian to handle the full range of cataloging electronic and print materials as well as related functions. The Mendik Library at NYLS is a vibrant and dynamic information and research center in a continually evolving and innovative academic and clinical law environment.

For the complete position description and requirements, please visit the job posting on the law school’s web page.

Job Title: Information Resources Associate (IRA)

Job Location: New York, NY (onsite 3 days a week) 

Overview:

Join a collaborative team of information professionals supporting an international multi-strategy investment manager. The Information Resources Associate (IRA) sits within Research Services and reports to the Global Director of Research Services. This is a global role, partnering with internal teams and external vendors primarily across the United States and Europe.

Research Services is responsible for sourcing, diligencing, and onboarding external research and data resources that support the investment process. The team also manages vendor relationships and the lifecycle of related licenses and entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Own a subset of external research, exchange, and data products, including day-to-day vendor relationship management.
• Support vendor onboarding and contract lifecycle processes across the Research Services function.
• Serve as the primary Research Services contact for designated investment teams, responding to requests and proactively anticipating research needs.
• Coordinate vendor teach-ins and internal enablement sessions.
• Review and analyze vendor usage and entitlement reporting.
• Help maintain Research Services content on internal platforms, including service descriptions and intranet updates.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects across research and data sourcing, licensing, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, curious, and proactive, with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Clear, confident communicator in both writing and conversation.
• Service-driven, with a track record of supporting stakeholders efficiently and professionally.
• Collaborative, reliable, and grounded in professional integrity.
• 4+ years of professional experience, ideally in a law firm, consulting firm, library, or corporate information or research center setting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and MLIS or equivalent.
• Demonstrates AI fluency by leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, research, analysis, and workflow quality while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality

Compensation: $115-125K base plus discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package.

Candidates can send their resume to [email protected]

Brown Rudnick LLP - Senior Research Specialist

Location:  Boston, Hartford, New York, Washington DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County

Employer Statement:  

As part of the Research Services team, this role delivers high-level research and reference support to attorneys across all practice areas, as well as to key administrative departments including Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts. The position combines expert research skills with consultative guidance to ensure authoritative, cost-effective results.

POSITION:

As part of the Research Services team, this role delivers high-level research and reference support to attorneys across all practice areas, as well as to key administrative departments including Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts. The position combines expert research skills with consultative guidance to ensure authoritative, cost-effective results.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, expert-level research and reference support to attorneys and administrative teams across practice areas.
• Provide strategic guidance on research approaches, source selection, and methodology to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Proactively monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory developments, and subject-specific updates, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.
• Adhere to established procedures for managing requests and appropriately billing time to client matters.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of library resources, including print collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services.
• Lead or support orientation and training initiatives by developing materials and delivering sessions on research tools and best practices.
• Evaluate research tools and resources, contributing to recommendations for acquisition, renewal, or discontinuation.
• Maintain and enhance the library portal, integrating specialized resources and improving user experience.
• Deliver departmental communications and collaborate on strategic projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm or comparable environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required, MLS or MLIS strongly preferred.
• Strong research skills with the ability to think critically about tools and methodologies, conduct cost-effective and efficient searches, and clearly communicate findings.
• Proficient in legal, business, scientific, and general research resources, including platforms such as Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBook, and others; skilled in setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Experience reviewing and assessing electronic resources to improve service delivery and research efficiency.
• Maintains expert knowledge of library systems, including collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through conferences, webinars, and active participation in professional associations.

Salary: $70,000-$95,000

Research Analyst – Litigation (Law Firm Library) Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.We are seeking a savvy and dynamic Research Analyst - Litigation, to join our highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a premier global law firm by providing high-level litigation and business research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legal research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.The role follows a hybrid work model, blending in-person collaboration with remote flexibility in accordance with firm guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive litigation research across diverse practice areas using both conventional and emerging research platforms.
• Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under the direction of the Research Manager.
• Serve as the research liaison for one of the firm’s litigation practice groups as designated by the Research Manager.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Apply strong analytical skills to distill complex research findings into actionable insights that directly support legal strategy and client needs.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments effectively, balancing priorities within budget and deadline parameters

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in expertise in litigation, case law and factual research methodologies.Proficiency with a wide array of research databases and tools, including:Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, VitalLaw, PACER, Wolters Kluwer tax resources, and Quest, among others.
• Utilizes appropriate fee based and non-metered resources to provide excellent practice support in a timely and cost-effective manner.Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Knowledge of securities law, tax, or basic corporate research a plus.

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us where you saw this position posted and send required materials to:Taria Yarborough Human Resources Sr. Human Resources [email protected]

Legal Research Instruction & Curriculum - Brooklyn Law School

REPORTS TO: Associate Librarian for Public Services STATUS: Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid Work Environment

RANGE: $100,000 - $130,000

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The Law School is searching for an Assistant/Associate Librarian of Legal Research Instruction & Curriculum to join our team. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.

Job Description: 

The Assistant/Associate Librarian of Legal Research Instruction & Curriculum reports to the Associate Librarian for Public Services and leads and manages the Library in all aspects of the Brooklyn Law School instructional activities to ensure that the library provides high-quality professional research and information services to the Brooklyn Law School faculty, staff, and students. Works with librarians to advance the library's educational programming, including the library's legal research instruction courses and programs for faculty and students; provides reference assistance to library patrons; participates in weekend reference coverage; assists in developing and promoting instructional and user support materials including multimedia and web-based materials; participates in the faculty liaison program; assists with other information services activities; works on team-based projects; and participates in collection development. The title of Assistant or Associate Librarian of Legal Research Instruction & Curriculum will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  Please include a cover letter with your application materials.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership in Legal Research Instruction: Provide vision and leadership for the design, delivery, and evolution of the Law School’s legal research curriculum. Monitor and respond to developments in legal research platforms and technologies as well as industry-wide shifts in legal education and professional competencies. Evaluate and adjust instruction to meet changing expectations of law students, faculty, and the profession.
• Coordinate Legal Research Instruction: Coordinate the design, delivery, and integration of legal research instruction across the law school curriculum. Oversee the library and legal research instruction provided by reference librarians, and ensure alignment with evolving curricular needs. Manage the curriculum for legal research courses. Train and support reference librarians involved in teaching, promoting consistent pedagogy and instructional quality. Collaborate with library colleagues to develop and revise research-focused courses, modules, and instructional materials, and draft proposals for review by the Law School’s Curriculum Committee. Lead the library’s participation in curriculum mapping and outcomes assessment initiatives, including contributions to accreditation reporting. Adapt instruction and course offerings in response to institutional priorities, student needs, and broader trends in legal education.
• Instruction Evaluation: Develop and assess teaching skills for all librarians. Provide feedback and training opportunities to continue the development of legal research instruction quality. Reference Librarian
• Reference Services: Provide general reference services both in-person and virtually, including office hours and one-on-one research consultations. Assist patrons with a wide range of inquiries from basic bibliographic questions to complex legal research.
• Research: Perform extensive, in-depth research across legal, non-legal, and bibliographic domains. Utilize a variety of resources and databases to deliver accurate and comprehensive information.
• Liaison Program: Participate in the library’s liaison program, which involves consultations with faculty, law journals, and administrative departments to determine their needs. Design and implement research projects to meet these needs efficiently.
• Instruction & Programming: Participate in formal and informal legal research and library instruction programming including guest lectures, research workshops, and the equivalent of 2 credit hours of formal legal research instruction.
• Instructional Materials: Develop library and research instructional materials, such as course videos, classroom exercises, and research guides.
• Collection Development: Participate in collection development, including source selection and updating research guides.
• Committee Participation: Serve on Library and Law School committees as requested.
• Professional Development: Actively continue ongoing professional development.

Required:

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school
• ABA accredited JD or equivalent foreign degree (highly preferred), or 6 years legal research instruction experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing legal research instruction.
• Classroom teaching experience (with responsibility for developing lesson plans and assessments; and assigning a course grade).
• Research and reference experience in an academic law library.
• Comprehensive knowledge of library theory, principles, generally accepted practices and current developments in library services and techniques. This includes in-depth knowledge of print and online legal research tools including LEXIS, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and other online legal resources.
• Demonstrated expertise and aptitude for technologies related to job duties including instructional technology and internet resources.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong service orientation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Exhibits professionalism by being reliable, timely, flexible, and collegial. Remote capabilities:
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

• Some travel may be required

Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.Affirmative Action/EEO statement It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/7gYoYPT6ngpx2Ib7Qsn6BbPI282689552

Debevoise & Plimpton - Research Analyst - Corporate (Law Firm Library) Research & Knowledge Management Services

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. We are seeking a savvy and dynamic Research Analyst - Corporate, to join our highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a premier global law firm by providing high-level litigation and business research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of transactional research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, blending in-person collaboration with remote flexibility in accordance with firm guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality, customized corporate, transactional, and business research services to attorneys, legal assistants, and the Business Development team in support of client matters and firm initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth SEC filings, securities laws, and corporate precedent research to support sophisticated transactional and business matters.
• Serve as the research liaison for the M&A practice group, including Healthcare M&A, Insurance, and other practice areas as designated by the Research Manager.
• Apply strong analytical judgment to identify, evaluate, and synthesize information, delivering accurate and timely research tailored to attorney and client needs.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, using effective planning and project management skills to meet demanding deadlines while operating within established budgetary parameters.
• Produce and disseminate curated current-awareness and competitive intelligence to support the information needs of the Firm’s corporate practice groups.
• Maintain and enhance practice-specific intranet research pages, ensuring content is current, relevant, and accessible.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Participate in additional research projects and provide support to the department as required.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate, transactional, and business research methodologies.Possesses a strong knowledge of transactional precedent research and SEC filings.
• Proficiency with a wide array of research databases and tools, including: Intelligize, Bloomberg Terminal, CIQ, Preqin, Factset, Refinitiv, PitchBook, Deal Point Data, Lexis+, Westlaw, VitalLaw, Practical Law, among others.
• Utilizes appropriate fee based and non-metered resources to provide excellent practice support in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture..
• Excellent communication and project management skills.Minimum of 5 years of corporate/Transactional research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Knowledge of basic litigation, securities law, and tax research a plus.

TO APPLY:  A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us where you saw this position posted and send required materials to:

Reference Librarian

• Reference Services: Provide general reference services both in-person and virtually, including office hours and one-on-one research consultations. Assist patrons with a wide range of inquiries from basic bibliographic questions to complex legal research.  
• Research: Perform extensive, in-depth research across legal, non-legal, and bibliographic domains. Utilize a variety of resources and databases to deliver accurate and comprehensive information.   
• Liaison Program: Participate in the library’s liaison program, which involves consultations with faculty, law journals, and administrative departments to determine their needs. Design and implement research projects to meet these needs efficiently.
• Instruction & Programming: Participate in formal and informal legal research and library instruction programming including guest lectures, research workshops, and the equivalent of 2 credit hours of formal legal research instruction. 
• Instructional Materials: Develop library and research instructional materials, such as course videos, classroom exercises, and research guides. 
• Collection Development: Participate in collection development, including source selection and updating research guides. 
• Committee Participation: Serve on Library and Law School committees as requested. 
• Professional Development: Actively continue ongoing professional development.

Foreign, Comparative, and International Law (FCIL) Support Responsibilities

• Reference Services: Collaborate with the current Associate Librarian for International Law to support reference services, collection development, and outreach related to FCIL resources and faculty research needs.
• Instruction & Programming: Teach the upper-level FCIL legal research course, including preparing instructional materials, evaluating student work, and incorporating current developments in international legal research and practice.
• Liaison Program: Serve as a liaison to international law faculty and student groups.
• Professional Development: Stay current with developments in international legal research and instruction, and develop subject expertise through training, professional development, and mentorship as needed.
• Contribute to the continuity and long-term planning of FCIL services within the law library, with the potential to assume expanded responsibilities over time.

Required:

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school 
• ABA accredited JD or equivalent foreign degree 
• Experience supervising, developing and leading staff
• Working knowledge of legal materials and research strategies needed by law faculty and students 
• Excellent teaching skills 
• Demonstrated expertise and aptitude for learning technology related to job duties 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, possession of a sound service philosophy, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines 
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment 

Preferred:

• Experience teaching or training people to use legal research tools 
• Experience working in an academic law library online legal research tools including LEXIS, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and other online legal resources
• Knowledge of a foreign language

Remote capabilities:

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule

Travel:

• Some travel may be required

Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.

Apply Here: : https://www.click2apply.net/MAy2y1fJDbWOwhgRQIewEM

New York Law Institute - Executive Director

Employer Statement:  

The New York Law Institute (NYLI) is seeking an accomplished, forward thinking Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s oldest membership law libraries into its next century of service. Located in newly renovated offices in Manhattan’s Financial District. NYLI has been a trusted resource to the legal community since 1828, providing critical legal and business information through a robust online platform and a curated print collection, offering expert research services to members. Membership law libraries continue to play a vital role in the modern legal information landscape. With several strategic initiatives underway, NYLI is poised for significant evolution. This position offers a unique opportunity to guide that transformation—advancing NYLI’s longstanding mission while strengthening its role as a premier provider of legal information and research services.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director holds overall responsibility for developing and executing NYLI’s strategic and business plans, including evaluating the Institute’s physical collection and space needs. The Executive Director will:

• Collaborate with the Board and members to refine long and short term strategic goals that align with evolving user needs.
• Determine the optimal mix of services and resources to support current members and expand NYLI’s reach to new markets.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality products and services, assessing and adjusting offerings as needed.
• Lead NYLI’s marketing, communications, training, and engagement initiatives to strengthen member value and visibility.
• Oversee financial management, ensuring strong internal controls and identifying opportunities to grow and diversify revenue

Core Operational Responsibilities:

This position requires regular presence in the office. The Executive Director will directly perform or oversee:

• Budget development and administration for operations and personnel.
• Pension oversight, required reporting, and negotiation of health and liability insurance policies.
• Contract and license negotiations for print and electronic resources.
• Marketing of services to retain existing members and attract new ones.
• Recruitment, supervision, and development of staff.
• Development and maintenance of the technology infrastructure supporting NYLI’s services.

Qualifications:

• MLS, JD, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of experience working in a library, preferably serving legal professionals.
• Experience with membership organizations and non-profit boards is also a plus.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible management experience, including strategic planning, financial management, technology oversight, project management, staff supervision, public relations, and contract negotiation.
• Deep knowledge of legal, business, and general information resources in print and electronic formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 annually (exempt)

The salary range listed reflects the expected compensation for this role in New York. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, education, internal equity, and organizational needs. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 

This salary range is provided in compliance with New York State and New York City pay transparency laws.

NYLI is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination and workplace harassment.

Contact Information & Application Instructions:  Candidates should send a résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected]. Any specific inquiries about the position also can be directed to this email address