Listed in reverse chronological order:
- 08/18/2025 Practice Innovation Attorney, O’Melveny, San Francisco, CA
- 08/13/2025 Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Wilson Sonsini, San Francisco CA, Palo Alto CA, & Multiple Locations
- 08/04/2025 Librarian I, CA Department of Justice, San Francisco, CA
- 08/01/2025 Law Librarian, CA Court of Appeal, Division Two, Fourth Appellate District, Riverside CA
- 07/17/2025 Senior Legal Intelligence Analyst, Cooley LLP, Hybrid- Multiple Offices
- 07/17/2025 Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Hybrid- San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA
- 07/10/2025 Instructional and Reference Librarian, William S. Richardson School of Law Library, Honolulu, HI
- 07/07/2025 Library Assistant, Ninth Circuit Headquarters Library, San Francisco, CA
- 06/12/2025 Librarian, California Department of Justice, San Diego, CA
- 06/12/2025 Access and Student Services Law Librarian, UC Irvine, Irvine School of Law Library, Irvine, CA
- 06/10/2025 Assistant Director, San Francisco Law Library, San Francisco, CA (extended deadline)
- 05/16/2025 Research Resources & Access Coordinator, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, San Francisco or Silicon Valley, CA
- 05/09/2025 Research Services Lead, Latham & Watkins, San Francisco, CA
- 05/06/2025 Reference Librarian (Hybrid), Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
- 05/06/2025 Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid), Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
- 05/02/2025 Reference and Outreach Librarian, UC California Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA
08/18/2025 Practice Innovation Attorney, O’Melveny, San Francisco, CA
O’Melveny is looking for a dynamic and proactive Practice Innovation Attorney to join our team. This role focuses on helping attorneys integrate Artificial Intelligence and other innovative technologies into their practice. The Practice Innovation Attorney will be instrumental in finding opportunities for the application of emerging legal technologies and driving the adoption of these tools to enhance productivity and client outcomes. This role also involves conducting pilot tests of new tools and services, promoting firm-wide adoption, and providing research support through O’Melveny’s “AI as a Service” to attorneys, paralegals, and other firm departments.
The salary range in CA for this role is $125,000 – $175,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.
Responsibilities Include
Under the guidance of the Practice Innovation Attorney & Manager, the following functions will be performed:
- Collaborate with attorney practice groups, clients and cross-functional teams to identify use cases and assist with the development, design, and deployment of innovative technology solutions, such as AI.
- Participate in the development and implementation of group and one-on-one training sessions to educate attorneys and business professionals on the use of legal technologies and AI solutions.
- Curate and develop a collection of materials, resources, and best practices to support the effective use of approved legal technologies and AI solutions.
- Provide substantive research through O’Melveny’s “AI as a Service” program as well as traditional research assistance to attorneys and business professionals.
- Monitor and report on the emerging legal technologies landscape and service delivery models to find potential innovation opportunities.
- Create current awareness alerts for monitoring of legal or industry topics.
- Identify attorney training opportunities by analyzing research request data and aligning with practice group goals and objectives.
- Develop and present training sessions to the firm’s attorneys and business professionals, with flexibility to accommodate presentations outside of regular U.S. business hours to support the firm’s international presence.
- Assist with review and analysis of information resource contracts.
- Provide support on other projects or duties as assigned. Periodic monitoring of research workflow after hours can be expected.
Qualifications
- JD degree is required. Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience as a corporate or litigation attorney, or legal researcher in a transactional legal environment is required.
- Experience with emerging and advanced legal technologies and research resources, particularly AI and automation solutions.
- Strong command of technology and interest in innovation.
- Ability to work under time constraints and in a fast-paced and service oriented environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Strong organization skills, adept at multi-tasking and prioritization.
- Service-oriented, responsive, with initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in organizational, team and individual growth mindsets.
- Highly collaborative with a focus on knowledge sharing and functioning as a team.
- Comfortable with continuous learning, active participation, experimentation and change in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work both independently and under specific guidance based on the business requirements.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.omm.com. Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.
It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.
With approximately 800 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to all of our locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.
08/13/2025 Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Wilson Sonsini, San Francisco CA, Palo Alto CA, & Multiple Locations
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
The Competitive Intelligence Analyst will work as a member of the firmwide Research & Information Services team, reporting to the Research & Information Manager and working closely with our existing Competitive Intelligence (CI) team. The CI function collaborates with key stakeholders in a variety of departments including Business Development, Recruiting, Client Services, and the firm’s C-Suite.
The position is available as a hybrid work schedule from any of our U.S. offices and we will also consider fully virtual.
Essential Job Functions
- Under general direction, conduct in-depth research and analysis of key companies, sectors, industries, technologies, geographic markets, and competitors to uncover key, actionable information and summarize into concise deliverable reports.
- Retrieve accurate and relevant data using a variety of internal and external data sources, synthesizing and presenting trends and patterns.
- Identify and monitor trends and key clients to aid client development efforts for all practice groups and cross-disciplinary sector teams.
- Stay abreast of trends and technologies in the legal industry.
- Track research requests to demonstrate ROI, firm trends and patterns.
- Perform legal research on an as needed basis as part of the firmwide Research & Information Services team.
Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; an MLS/MLIS, JD or MBA preferred but not essential with the right experience.
- 2+ years of experience in a research-focused role.
- Ability to digest, synthesize and manipulate large sets of data into a clear, concise summary.
- Highly curious and meticulous with strong written, analytical and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Flexible, responsive and service-oriented team member.
- Initiative and eagerness to learn.
- Initiative-taker with the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Desired Experience and Skills
- AmLaw 100, financial services, or professional services firm experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of financial datasets and investor reports.
- Working knowledge and experience using Internet-based corporate and legal research tools. (e.g., Pitchbook, Cap IQ, Bloomberg Law, Intelligize and Lex Machina).
- An interest and aptitude in statistics and business analytics.
- Familiarity with legal concepts, practice areas and terminology preferred, but not essential.
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $81,600 – $110,400 per year
Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $73,100 – $98,900 per year
Salt Lake City and all other locations: $65,450 – $88,550 per year
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
For a full description of the position and information on how to apply:
https://careers.wsgr.com/openings/competitive-intelligence-analyst-2/
08/04/2025 Librarian I, CA Department of Justice, San Francisco, CA
California Department of Justice
JC-485945 – Librarian I
San Francisco, CA
Final Filing Date: 9/2/2025
For complete details and to apply:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=485945
Job Description and Duties
If you love a challenge, enjoy research, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you! We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and hard-working individual who successfully works in a team environment to provide exceptional service to the Department of Justice, Law Library Services.
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the San Francisco library. Oversees all aspects of acquisitions, serials control, and library maintenance for the San Francisco library, including updating, review and maintenance of catalog databases, check-in and processing, loose-leaf filing, stack maintenance, and evaluation of library holdings and obsolete materials. Provides reference and research assistance to the San Francisco Attorney General’s staff, and legal staff statewide, including both traditional book research and computer assisted legal research, i.e. LexisNexis, Westlaw, Courtlink, Intranet/Internet and other digital technologies. Responds to interlibrary loan and document delivery requests from the San Francisco legal office staff. Assists with compilation of legislative histories for San Francisco legal staff. Provides library and research orientation and training for new legal staff and law student interns. Coordinates and/or provides training for research materials in all formats.
Working Conditions
This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations- Law Library, San Francisco.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
- Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nadya Randhawa
(916) 210-6750
nadya.randhawa@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
08/01/2025 Law Librarian, CA Court of Appeal, Division Two, Fourth Appellate District, Riverside CA
For more information and to apply, visit: It can be found at https://courts.ca.gov/job/law-librarian-6472
Law Librarian
Overview
The State of California, Court of Appeal, Division Two of the Fourth Appellate District located in Riverside, is accepting applications for a Law Librarian. This is a sole librarian position.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court, the Law Librarian is solely responsible for directing library programs and personnel within organizational and policy confines and ensures the accomplishment of the library’s goals and objectives. The Law Librarian will serve as the principal information specialist and resource manager for the court, providing advanced legal research services, overseeing library systems and operations, and coordinating professional development and educational programming for court personnel. The position will play a critical role in preserving institutional knowledge and modernizing our library infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, and performs the full range of work involved in operating and maintaining a modern law library.
- Instructs, trains, and assists justices, attorneys, externs, and other staff members in legal bibliography, manual, and computerized legal research.
- Performs complex legal reference and research, including on California legislative histories.
- Conducts library orientation to all new staff, including externs.
- Instructs classes on California Legislative History and new library products.
- Identifies and organizes educational programming opportunities for court staff on legal and court administration topics.
- Prepares, administers, and monitors the law library budget; reviews and approves for payment all items charged to the library budget; occasionally negotiates contracts with publishers and vendors.
- Formulates and implements library policies, programs, and scope of services.
- Updates and maintains online library database to ensure quality, accuracy and relevance of information.
- Manages SharePoint Legal Research page; adds pertinent legal research tips.
- Updates materials located in the main library and delivers library materials to judicial chambers.
- Develops research guides, memos, and bibliographies on emergent legal topics for distribution to justices and attorneys.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures for collection development.
- Partners with library vendors on new products, troubleshooting, and coordinating or conducting training.
- Responds to library correspondence.
- Represents the library and court in professional committees and organizations.
- Actively engages with other appellate court librarians to share best practices, receive training and stay informed of legal information trends.
- Plans the layout of library space and recommends the acquisition of new library materials.
- Obtains needed information and resources from other librarians.
- Modernize to a digital catalog platform in alignment with other appellate courts.
- Transition from manual or legacy systems to automated digital tools.
- Creates and maintains a library procedures manual archiving institutional knowledge and processes critical to library management and legal research.
Qualifications
Equivalent to possession of a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution, and three years of experience in a law library.
Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Equivalent to possession of a law degree and three years of law library experience.
OR
One year as an Assistant Law Librarian II with the Judicial Branch.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
- Operation and management of a law library.
- Principles, practices, procedures, and trends of professional law library work.
- The operation of personal computers and use of specified computer applications needed for legal reference and research, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
- Principles and techniques for preparing and giving oral presentations; and
- Principles and techniques for preparing a variety of effective written materials.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and direct the work involved in operating and maintaining a law library.
- Develop and administer a library budget.
- Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards associated with operating a law library.
- Instruct, train, and assist justices, attorneys, externs, and other staff members in library usage.
- Perform complex legal reference and research including California legislative histories.
- Knowledgeably and effectively represent the library on a variety of issues.
- Transport books and boxes of books weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
- Use initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Apply problem-solving and conflict resolution methods.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Operate personal computers and mobile computing devices and use specified computer applications for legal reference and research, word processing, spreadsheets and library-related databases.
- Perform general reference and research.
- Travel to local libraries to obtain needed information; and
- Work discreetly and keep court research projects confidential.
How To Apply
This position requires the submission of our official application, cover letter, resume and response to the supplemental question. The application will close August 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
To complete an online application, please click the Apply for Job button.
The Fourth District Court of Appeal provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Fourth District Court of Appeal Human Resources at (619) 744-0760.
Pay and Benefits
$7,892 – $9,588 per month
Highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
- 1 personal holiday per year
- $130 transit pass subsidy per month
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- FlexElect Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Court of Appeal of the Fourth Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supplemental Questions
The position of solo librarian requires the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and be an independent worker. Please describe in detail your experience of independently managing all facets of a law library.
07/17/2025 Senior Legal Intelligence Analyst, Cooley LLP, Hybrid- Multiple Offices
Senior Legal Intelligence Analyst
Location: Hybrid – Open to any of our 6 offices
- San Francisco
- Santa Monica
- Los Angeles
- Palo Alto
- Seattle
- San Diego
Cooley is seeking a Senior Legal Intelligence Analyst to join the Data Delivery team.
Position summary: Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Legal Intelligence Analyst will work independently as a member of a research team that responds to requests from attorneys, paralegals and staff, to perform wide-ranging research on legal and business issues necessary for client legal services and Firm administration. The Legal Intelligence Analyst is responsible for all aspects of analyzing the research request, identifying the best sources of information, conducting the research, and reporting the results of research projects. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth, tailored research services to support client matters. Use independent judgment to identify issues, analyze research strategy and determine best information sources to provide accurate, valid, cost effective and timely research
- Analyze and synthesize results for presentation to the requesting user, ensuring that research meets both stated and anticipated needs
- Provide current awareness services, including curated bulletins and alerts, aggregated news services and litigation and legislative tracking services to support attorney client matters and other legal intelligence requirements
- Support and/or lead the initiative to deliver practice area specific information services to attorneys, keeping up to date with issues in relevant designated areas in order to provide a proactive service
- Proactively and independently responsible for balancing workload by monitoring incoming requests, assessing time constraints and estimating research time needed
- Work collaboratively with peers, as needed in responding to research requests
- Independently determine appropriate outside sources and arrange for timely and cost-effective retrieval/borrowing
- Responsible for ensuring any research requests are accurately entered and managed in the firm’s research management platform, Quest
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of relevant legal research resources and keep up to date in developments and best practices in relevant fields
- Participate in the effective orientation, product and legal research training to attorneys and Firm staff
- Assist in the development and delivery of appropriate training programs covering research sources and legal research techniques and strategies for attorneys
- Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of time
- All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
- 5+ years of legal intelligence research experience
- College degree or creditable prior work experience in the field
- Thorough knowledge of global legal research resources
- Extensive knowledge of research methods and tools
- Demonstrated ability to independently assess client needs and to develop responsive solutions.
- An understanding of the legal professional ethics and copyright environment that surrounds intelligence-gathering activities.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and support a customer service philosophy
Preferred:
- Bachelor, MLIS, JD or MBA
Competencies:
- Excellent research, analytical, written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to organize, analyze and distil large amounts of data into actionable intelligence and reports
- Intellectual curiosity – the ability to derive connections and synthesize information and facts
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands, provide high levels of customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate with staff at all levels.
- The ability to work well and thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to keep up to date with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change
- Exceptional customer service skills
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $90,000 – $130,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
07/17/2025 Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Hybrid- San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA
Company: Morgan Lewis
Company website: www.morganlewis.com
Job title: Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst
Posting location: Northern California for San Francisco and Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) offices; Hybrid
Link to “apply to”: https://morganlewis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/morganlewis/job/Philadelphia-Pennsylvania/Competitive-Intelligence-Research-Analyst_R3568-1
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Competitive Intelligence Research Analyst reporting to the Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence.
The Analyst will be responsible for interacting with a local and virtual team of colleagues and using an extensive collection of internal and external resources to gather, filter, analyze, organize, package and deliver business and competitive intelligence information necessary to support firm, practice, industry and client development.
This position will reside in either our Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley or Washington DC office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Responsibilities:
Research
- Performs in-depth legal, corporate, financial and/or general research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Mergermarket, Lex Machina or other sources and keeps current with new online research methods.
- Analyzes external data as it relates to current and potential clients, industries and practices.
- Conducts research related to geographical expansion and lateral hiring groups.
- Allocates time and resources among the various components of the CI cycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination), with the majority of the time spent on secondary data collection and analysis.
- Participates in research projects in response to patron needs, Conducts research to support client pitches and provides needed information for responding to RFPs.
- Identifies potential areas of cross-selling and promotional opportunities in providing legal services to new and existing clients/markets.
- Monitors legal industry trends such as economic, political and regulatory trends impacting the legal community, and their relevance to Firm initiatives.
Presentation/Products
- Uses appropriate tools and technology to gather and disseminate CI deliverables through email, print reports, personal delivery and presentations.
- Creates and distributes a variety of CI products – analytical reports with Executive Summaries, client and company profiles, competitive benchmarking, and market and industry reports.
- Develops templates that provide client/competitor information to use on a regular basis
- Upholds and promotes CI industry ethical standards.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a research-focused role in a law firm or other professional services environment, including experience researching and analyzing litigation, intellectual property, companies, industries, and markets.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Advanced skills using research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, S&P Capital IQ, Mergermarket, and Lex Machina.
- Must demonstrate project management skills, strong customer service skills, planning/organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, be a self-starter, have the ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands and to interact with all levels of management and departments.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”
For positions in Boston, MA and Washington, DC, the salary range for this job posting is: $84,200.00 – $134,600.00.
For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $80,500.00 – $128,800.00.
For positions in Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA, the salary range for this job posting is: $87,800.00 – $140,450.00.
For positions in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA, and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $91,500.00 – $146,325.00
The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Care.
07/10/2025 Instructional and Reference Librarian, William S. Richardson School of Law Library, Honolulu, HI
Need a little aloha in your life?
Love teaching legal research, helping students, and the occasional rainbow with your morning coffee? Then we’ve got good news: the William S. Richardson School of Law Library at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is looking for someone just like you—minus the umbrella (unless you’re into tropical downpours).
We’re hiring an Instructional and Reference Librarian—yes, it’s a tenure-track position, and yes, you get to live in paradise. We’re hiring at the Assistant or Associate level, depending on your experience and education. Bonus: tenure for librarians here doesn’t come with a mandatory scholarship requirement. That means no publish-or-perish—unless you’re into that sort of thing (in which case, we’ll cheer you on with lei and coffee).
You’ll be joining a unionized faculty with benefits that are genuinely worth bragging about: competitive salaries, regular raises, health plan choices that don’t require a PhD to decode, a pension and a professional development fund with your name on it. Oh, and did we mention free tuition for you and your spouse at UH? Yes, really.
Now let’s talk shop:
We’re a small, mission-driven law school in a Level 1 research institution, and we’re proud of our close-knit, diverse community. You’ll teach two small sections each spring of a required, two-credit legal research course for 1Ls—already aligned with the NextGen Bar. Expect problem-based learning that challenges students’ research and writing chops. You’ll also help craft new research problems and assessment tools for both our in-person and part-time Online JD Flex programs. And yes, we share materials—this isn’t a “reinvent the wheel on your own” kind of place.
Our team is collaborative, kind, and just the right amount of quirky. If you think research is fun, students are awesome, and you’d like to spend your workdays surrounded by palm trees and positivity, then we can’t wait to meet you.
Apply now—and bring your sense of humor (and sunscreen). 🌴📚🌈
To apply, please visit our application portal at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4940198/librarian-iii-or-librarian-iv-0082296
For more information about the William S. Richardson School of Law, please visit our website at https://law.hawaii.edu/about-us.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact any members of the search committee. Brian will be at AALL in Portland and available to meet interested candidates while in Oregon.
Search Committee:
- Brian Huffman, Electronic Services Librarian, brhufma@hawaii.edu
- Hollee Temple, Director of Legal Writing, hollee@hawaii.edu
- Vicki Szymczak, Law Library Director, vjs777@hawaii.edu
07/07/2025 Library Assistant, Ninth Circuit Headquarters Library, San Francisco, CA
Library Assistant
$61,119 – $99,314 (CL 25) with promotion potential to CL-26
Location: San Francisco, CA
For more information: https://ca9-employment.breezy.hr/p/f453daa39d4b
Position Overview
The Ninth Circuit Library system serves all the federal courts within the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit, including more than 400 judges in the Circuit, district, and bankruptcy courts. The Library system includes a headquarters library in San Francisco and approximately 20 staffed branch locations.
The Library Assistant is based at the Ninth Circuit Headquarters Library at the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, CA. The position assists with library operations, including both public and technical library services. The Library Assistant will work to maintain print and archival collections and participate in public service and outreach efforts, including staffing the library service desk and creating library displays. In addition, the successful candidate will support other branches and circuit library administration. This support may include regularly traveling to other library locations within the Ninth Circuit to assist with collection maintenance and to provide public services support, providing remote technical services support for other library locations, and participating in systemwide library projects or initiatives.
Representative Duties
- Library stack maintenance, including lifting, shelving, shifting, and discarding books and shelf-reading
- Process newspapers, periodicals, new books, and other library materials (checking in, filing, etc.)
- Maintain the library reading room, including creation of displays and exhibits
- Assist with Library database password management (Westlaw, Lexis, etc.)
- Staff the library service desk
- Provide resource assistance to library visitors
- Assist with basic research and other services to court staff
- Facilitate interlibrary loans, including conducting online searches to arrange for interlibrary loans
- Support archival collections, which may include organizing and maintaining the physical collection, create finding aids, assist with digitization efforts, and other archives related duties
- Assist with developing and contributing to newsletters and the library blog
- Regular travel to other Ninth Circuit Library locations
- Communicate professionally and with decorum to court staff and non-court staff visitors
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- Two years of library, legal, or government experience
- Familiarity with library call number systems of organization
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong customer service ethic; ability to understand and apply established rules and procedures; flexibility; strong organizational skills; and attention to detail
- Resourcefulness and ability to devise creative solutions to problems
- Ability to handle moderate to heavy physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and bending
- Ability to travel approximately once a month
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of progressively responsible library experience
- Law library experience
- Familiarity with Library of Congress Call Number system
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience with an Integrated Library System, SIRSI preferred
Total Rewards
- Salary: depending on qualifications and experience
- Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays
- Benefits:
- Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)
- Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage
- Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars
- Other Perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, public transit subsidy, alternate work schedules, and reasonable work hours
How to Apply and Required Documents
Please submit a single PDF file through the Court’s Career Portal that includes:
(1) cover letter,
(2) resume, and
(3) at least three references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Next Steps
- Priority given to applications received by July 25, 2025
- Position open until filled
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.
Equity Focused Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The 9th Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.
06/12/2025 Librarian, California Department of Justice, San Diego, CA
Position: JC-473472
Final Filing Date: 7/14/2025
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!
06/12/2025 Access and Student Services Law Librarian, UC Irvine, Irvine School of Law Library, Irvine, CA
For more information and to apply: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09683
See Table Represented Librarian Series for the salary range for this position.
Open date: June 11, 2025
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Access Services
• Provide general information, customer service, and circulation assistance through regular shifts at the Front and Reference Desks, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Stay abreast of best practices and trends regarding all areas of Access Services, including service development and learning spaces.
• Create and implement the front desk schedule.
• Manage faculty course reserves.
• Manage a team of law student and undergraduate student workers to provide an array of law library services.
• Strategically develop all aspects of interlibrary loan and document delivery services for faculty, including researching publishers, vendors, and lending libraries.
• Provide significant and exceptional support to the Law School’s law journals, including assisting with source collection, and training journal staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison to law student organizations and student-facing law school departments.
• Design measures to gauge student satisfaction with the library, such as creation of a library student advisory board, surveys or focus groups.
• Organize all library orientation activities for incoming law students.
• Collaborate with all librarians to design, develop, and maintain webpages on the Law Library website, including LibGuides.
• Develops digital and print materials to support library programs, initiatives, and services.
• Create wayfinding signage for the collection.
• Participate in Law Library collection development efforts, including selecting and assessing resources.
• Lead tours, orientations, and workshops, such as the Saturday Academy of Law or Pre-Law Outreach Program.
• Provide comprehensive research on projects to support the Law school faculty and administrators.
• Under the direction of or in consultation with Department Heads, develop and establish policies and procedures for Library services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for primary job functions and participate in the maintenance of department-wide and Library-wide documentation.
• Participate actively and effectively on Law Library committees, task forces, and project teams.
• Represent the Law Library on various Law School, campus-wide, and Library System committees and at various meetings and other functions.
• Participate in and contribute to the profession through professional activities outside the Law Library, including university and public service, and/or research and other creative activities. These activities normally relate to and enhance performance of the primary position responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain awareness of current developments in law, library science, legal technology, and legal research to enhance performance of primary position responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and effectiveness in balancing and completing multiple assignments and projects.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness within the UCI Law Library and the campus.
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.
Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month of sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 45% of salary.
Librarians at UCI are academic appointees. Non-managerial librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position.
As academic appointees, UCI Librarians receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 references required (contact information only).
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Misc /Additional (Optional)
- 3-8 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
06/10/2025 Assistant Director, San Francisco Law Library, San Francisco, CA (extended deadline)
Assistant Director, San Francisco Law Library, San Francisco, CA
Location: San Francisco, CA | Full-Time | On-site position
Salary Range: $120,000-145,000, generous salary and benefits package including retirement, medical, vacation, and sick leave.
Founded in 1870, the San Francisco Law Library is the public law library of the City and County of San Francisco and the first County Law Library in California. It is our mission to provide the judiciary, the public, the bar, and city, county, and state officials free access and use of legal reference materials in order that they may conduct their legal affairs and preserve their legal rights. The library offers robust legal information resources and services, in a variety of formats and delivery options, to meet the needs of our varied patrons. Our expansive collections, cutting edge technologies, and renowned reference team combine to provide dynamic legal information resources and services to our community.
Position Summary
Reporting to and working closely with the Director, the Assistant Director assists with the day-to-day operations of the library and team of three reference librarians, one reference assistant, two library assistants, and two technical service staff. Responsibilities include: coordination and supervision of the work of Public Services and Technical Services; collection and resource development; staff development; marketing, outreach and training. Administrative and management duties include collaborating with the Director on strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, project management, technology, initiating and monitoring library services, and vendor liaison.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver High-Quality Library Services
- Lead public services and technical services teams to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible legal information.
- Oversee reference, circulation, and print and electronic resources to meet the needs of diverse patrons—from self-represented litigants to attorneys and court personnel.
- Uphold research best-practices and high-level customer service skills.
Guide Collections Strategy and Access
- Shape a responsive, user-centered collection in print and digital formats.
- Negotiate contracts, manage acquisitions, and ensure legal research tools remain current, cost-effective, and equitably accessible.
Strengthen Community Outreach and Public Programming
- Drive engaging, mission-aligned programs and partnerships that position the library as a trusted resource in the legal and broader civic community.
- Collaborate on educational programming, digital content, and community outreach.
Support and Develop Staff
- Assist with day-to-day supervision, staff performance, and internal team operations.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable work environment with clear goals, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
Manage Facilities and Operational Logistics
- Ensure smooth functioning of library operations, including building systems, technology infrastructure, vendor relationships, client satisfaction, and daily problem-solving.
Partner on Strategy and Innovation
- Collaborate closely with the Director to implement organizational goals, evaluate services, and introduce improvements.
- Serve as acting leader in the Director’s absence.
- Participate in Board of Trustees and City departmental meetings as required. Board meetings take place after hours.
Mandatory Requirements
- MLS or JD from an accredited library or law school
- Minimum 10 years professional law librarian experience, including at least 7 years advanced legal reference/research experience
- Knowledge of law library administration, management, budgeting and finance
- Demonstrated success in staff supervision and development
- Experience in creating and managing legal research training, public programming, and outreach
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Deep understanding of legal information resources, systems, and emerging technologies
- Skilled in project management and organizational change
- Demonstrated ability to create user-friendly legal research tools and guides
- Enthusiastic about public service, community engagement, and access to justice
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Positive outlook, sense of humor
How to Apply and Required Documents
Interested applicants can learn more about the San Francisco Law Library by visiting our website at https://www.sf.gov/departments–san-francisco-law-library. Please submit a single PDF file including a cover letter, a detailed statement of qualifications, and resume to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org. Priority given to applications received by July 11, 2025 (extended date). Position open until filled.
05/16/2025 Research Resources & Access Coordinator, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, San Francisco or Silicon Valley, CA
Research Resources & Access Coordinator, San Francisco, CA or Silicon Valley, CA
For more information and to apply please visit the Morgan Lewis Careers site.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Research Resources & Access Coordinator.
Reporting to the Research Resources & Access Supervisor, the Coordinator will support the Research Resources team related to the firm-wide use of digital resources, including password management, cost recovery, usage statistics, subscription database support, resource and connectivity troubleshooting, and technical workflow operations for Research Services staff in all offices.
This position may reside in most of our U.S. based offices and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Hours may vary in order to support the Team in all US Time Zones / throughout the US domestic offices.
Responsibilities:
- Fulfills requests for database passwords in accordance with licensing restrictions and access methods.
- Maintains accurate user lists associated with digital database and newsletter subscriptions using the Firm’s resource management systems.
- Performs necessary system updates and credentialing related to legal and professional staff arrival and departure workflows.
- Works with the Resources & Access and Acquisitions teams to maintain documentation and protocols for workflows.
- Assists the Access Analyst with troubleshooting and testing of digital resources and systems.
- Assists with tasks related to cost recovery, budgeting, and expense tracking.
- Support of the Resource Acquisition, Access, and Systems Analysts, managers, and directors in all tasks related to the utilization of print and digital research resources.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Experience with online resource and/or information systems, or in a library setting is preferred.
- Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, OneNote, Teams and Outlook; Sharepoint is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of IP authentication and other basic networking protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with high quality eye for detail.
- Experience working with Integrated Library Systems including OPACs, and with Resource Management applications and familiarity with the Innovative Interfaces platform and/or TRG Quest is plus.
- Strong service orientation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-UpChild Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm’s California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com
If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an “at-will” basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
05/09/2025 Research Services Lead, Latham & Watkins, San Francisco, CA
Research Services Lead
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PeopleSoft Job Code / Title:
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Research Services / Technology & Information Services
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Reports to Level 5 or higher
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Level 4
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- Conducts complex legal and non-legal research; manages large projects; synthesizes and analyzes results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request
- Monitors business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas; utilizes aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
- Leads department training and awareness activities
- Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitates research services staff professional growth, and leads monthly departmental calls
- Promotes effective work practices, works as a team member, and shows respect for co-workers
- Expert legal and non-legal research knowledge and skills
- Ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff
- Superior communication skills, ability to work as a team player and manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
- Typical years of relevant experience: a minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience preferred
- Typical years of cumulative experience: a minimum of seven years
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
- Master’s degree or J.D. preferred
- Push, pull, and carry up to 15 pounds
- Frequently move (e.g., walk) around the office
- Spend extensive time using a computer, including use of a PC keyboard and mouse or similar data input devices
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Travel may be required
All Latham & Watkins positions are in a typical indoor office environment
05/06/2025 Reference Librarian (Hybrid), Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Reference Librarian (Hybrid)
Southwestern Law School seeks an enthusiastic, forward-thinking JD to join the team as a Reference Librarian at the Leigh H. Taylor Law Library. This is a unique opportunity for legal professionals ready to pivot into a fulfilling academic role, where legal training and public speaking skills will shine, and continue to make a real impact.
Southwestern’s Reference Librarian is a key part of a dynamic, mission-driven team, supporting the next generation of lawyers while doing meaningful work every day.
This role will have the opportunity to:
- Teach and Inspire – Help shape legal minds by teaching in our 1L legal writing and skills program, advanced legal research courses, and through guest lectures.
- Be a Go-To Expert – Provide high-level research support to students, faculty, alumni, and staff, both in-person and virtually.
- Create Innovative Learning Tools – Design LibGuides, online tutorials, and other resources to enhance research instruction.
- Collaborate Across Campus – Work closely with faculty and campus departments on exciting projects and committees.
- Grow Professionally – Engage with national library and legal research communities while developing your own professional path with our full support.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Confident communicators with strong public speaking skills
- Passionate about teaching and mentoring
- Curious researchers with a knack for problem-solving
- Friendly, approachable, and service-oriented
- Excited by innovation in legal education
- Open to new challenges in a fluid, collaborative environment
- Able to work occasional evening or weekend shifts
- A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school (or foreign equivalent) and must obtain an MLS (or its equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution within the next four years.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience working in a law library
- Teaching experience in legal research or writing
- Advanced legal research coursework in law school
- Law Review, Journal, or Faculty RA experience
- Prior state or federal legal practice experience
A Career with Purpose, Growth, and Flexibility
At Southwestern, we believe in nurturing our people. Southwestern’s library leadership is deeply committed to supporting interests, including teaching, technology, access to justice, or anything in between. A Reference Librarian is a valued educator, mentor, and colleague.
Salary: $100,000 to $115,000, depending on experience
To Apply: For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to jobs4@swlaw.edu.
About the Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
Southwestern Law School’s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is housed in the historic Bullocks Wilshire Building. Designed by renowned Los Angeles architects John and Donald Parkinson and conceived by business partners John G. Bullock and P.G. Winnett, the Bullocks Wilshire Building operated as a luxury department store for more than 60 years. In 1994, Southwestern purchased the art deco landmark and set out to convert it into a dynamic academic venue, while retaining its historic character. Through its adaptive reuse, the law school now utilizes the building for cutting-edge scholastic, professional and social resources that represent the heart of the Southwestern community. The school’s beautiful and expansive Leigh H. Taylor Law Library, which occupies about one-third of the building, is the second-largest private academic law library in California.
About Southwestern Law School
Diverse, Engaged, Inspiring. This is Southwestern Law School, which has a history of public service, innovative teachers, brilliant scholars, and trailblazing alumni. The vibrant mid-city campus provides the ideal setting for the study of law, fostering an emphasis on community, diversity, and public service. Founded more than 110 years ago, Southwestern has developed a reputation for graduating lawyers who are well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and prepared to succeed. Southwestern has created a welcoming student-centered oasis within the vibrant city center of Los Angeles and includes one of the city’s most historic architectural landmarks—the iconic Bullocks Wilshire building. This art-deco masterpiece is at the heart of the campus, which sits in the middle of the Los Angeles “public service corridor.” Southwestern is the only law school to offer five J.D. programs that differ in both scheduling and instructional approach. Southwestern is a leader in curricular innovation and expertise, particularly in the areas of entertainment and media law, advocacy, and public interest.
Southwestern Law School prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle and hair texture), ethnicity, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age (40 and over), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, citizenship status, military status or service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in the educational programs (including retention of students) or activities Southwestern operates. Please direct all inquiries regarding Southwestern’s nondiscrimination policies to:
General Counsel
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 738–6626
05/06/2025 Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid), Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian (Hybrid)
Southwestern Law School’s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian to join a collaborative library team. This essential role will help manage the full life cycle of both print and electronic resources, ensuring they are discoverable, accurately cataloged, and efficiently acquired. The Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian will work closely with the Head of Collection Services and the Systems Librarian to support the library’s mission of providing seamless, high-quality access to information. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, service-oriented library team committed to innovation and excellence and work in a historic Art Deco landmark, support a vibrant academic community, and grow professionally in a supportive environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the acquisition of both print and electronic library materials
- Create order records and ensure timely invoice processing
- Serve as the main point of contact for vendors on renewals and billing
- Maintain up-to-date financial records, including orders, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking
- Monitor trends in acquisitions, licensing, and collection development
- Perform original and copy cataloging (MARC) as needed
- Lead metadata/cataloging projects and bibliographic maintenance
- Evaluate and process electronic data for improved resource discoverability
- Collaborate with colleagues to create and enhance bibliographic and item records in the ILS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- MLS/MLIS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited program
- One to three years of academic library experience in cataloging, metadata, or acquisitions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- A detail-oriented approach and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of cataloging standards and metadata schemas, including MARC, RDA, AACR2, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD, and BIBFRAME
- Comfortable producing and interpreting data and statistics
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with both cataloging and acquisitions.
- Experience using MarcEdit
- Basic understanding of licensing and copyright issues
- Experience cataloging special collections materials
- Knowledge of data management and data curation best practices
Salary: $80,000/yr.
To Apply: For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to jobs2@swlaw.edu.
About the Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
Southwestern Law School’s Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is housed in the historic Bullocks Wilshire Building. Designed by renowned Los Angeles architects John and Donald Parkinson and conceived by business partners John G. Bullock and P.G. Winnett, the Bullocks Wilshire Building operated as a luxury department store for more than 60 years. In 1994, Southwestern purchased the art deco landmark and set out to convert it into a dynamic academic venue, while retaining its historic character. Through its adaptive reuse, the law school now utilizes the building for cutting-edge scholastic, professional and social resources that represent the heart of the Southwestern community. The school’s beautiful and expansive Leigh H. Taylor Law Library, which occupies about one-third of the building, is the second-largest private academic law library in California.
About Southwestern Law School
Diverse, Engaged, Inspiring. This is Southwestern Law School, which has a history of public service, innovative teachers, brilliant scholars, and trailblazing alumni. The vibrant mid-city campus provides the ideal setting for the study of law, fostering an emphasis on community, diversity, and public service. Founded more than 110 years ago, Southwestern has developed a reputation for graduating lawyers who are well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and prepared to succeed. Southwestern has created a welcoming student-centered oasis within the vibrant city center of Los Angeles and includes one of the city’s most historic architectural landmarks—the iconic Bullocks Wilshire building. This art-deco masterpiece is at the heart of the campus, which sits in the middle of the Los Angeles “public service corridor.” Southwestern is the only law school to offer five J.D. programs that differ in both scheduling and instructional approach. Southwestern is a leader in curricular innovation and expertise, particularly in the areas of entertainment and media law, advocacy, and public interest.
Southwestern Law School prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle and hair texture), ethnicity, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age (40 and over), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, citizenship status, military status or service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in the educational programs (including retention of students) or activities Southwestern operates. Please direct all inquiries regarding Southwestern’s nondiscrimination policies to:
General Counsel
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 738–6626
05/02/2025 Reference and Outreach Librarian, UC California Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA
We are excited to announce that the Berkeley Law Library has an opening for a Reference and Outreach Librarian to join our team! Apply by the first review date of May 10 for full consideration. We welcome a range of backgrounds – we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.
Details and link to the full posting:
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley Law) is one of the nation’s premier law schools, located at one of the world’s great universities. The Law Library holds one of the largest law collections in the world. It houses an extensive collection of Anglo-American, international, foreign, and comparative law. The Law Library serves a faculty of more than 100, including tenured and tenure track, clinical, adjunct, and visiting professors and lecturers; more than 1000 J.D. students; 250 LL.M. students; 150 Professional Track LL.M. students in the summer; graduate students from the School of Jurisprudence and Social Policy; more than 100 visiting scholars each year; as well as researchers from other scholarly and legal communities. These include members of the University of California community, private attorneys, and members of the general public. Berkeley Law is the home of the prestigious Robbins Collection, which specializes in religious and civil law, and includes rare books and manuscripts. The Law School has a wide variety of research centers, clinics, and student-initiated projects.
The UC Berkeley School of Law Library seeks a Reference & Outreach Librarian (R&O Librarian). Working under the supervision of the Law Library’s Director of Research & Reference Services, R&O Librarian serves as a key member of the Reference team, providing a high level of research and library support to the law school and university community. The position will also plan, develop, coordinate, and direct library outreach activities to Berkeley Law School students, faculty, and staff. These activities include new and recurring programs, events, and publications aimed at apprising Law Library users of the library’s collection and services, electronic/digital research resources, reference assistance and research instruction. As an R&O Librarian, you assist in providing one-on-one instruction during research consultations as well as supporting classroom instruction by delivering ad hoc instruction for our clinics, law reviews, Student-Initiated Legal Services Projects and other student groups.
Full posting and application link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04899