Dorsey & Whitney is hiring: Senior Research Librarian in Minneapolis

Dorsey & Whitney Senior Research Librarian Minneapolis, Minnesota Apply Now

We are looking for a Senior Research Librarian to join our Information Resources team, where you will support attorneys and business professionals firmwide with critical research and analysis to support client work and internal firm development. You will also consult with attorneys to provide guidance regarding strategies and resources as well as work with other areas of the firm’s Knowledge Management and Innovation group in developing new services and research tools.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you like contributing to client successes and to firm initiatives? If you would like to play a meaningful role in our ability to provide exceptional client service, then we would appreciate hearing from you.

Additional Responsibilities Include :

• Conduct efficient, cost-effective, in-depth legal and business research to gather information on various legal and business topics, precedents, and case law.
• Synthesize and summarize findings for use by attorneys and business professionals.
• Consult with attorneys and business professionals regarding their legal and business research needs and strategy, ensuring the most cost-effective and authoritative research results.
• Serve as liaison to assigned vendors and practice groups to ensure up-to-date understanding of research capabilities and to ensure that practice groups are aware of the research tools and functionality available to them.
• Promote awareness about internal and external research resources, including planning and implementing training programs for lawyers and business professionals to promote timely and effective use of library resources.
• Participate in department initiatives, including monitoring and current awareness services, collection and database evaluation, and other special projects as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Knowledge Management and Innovation department in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of KM and Innovation initiatives and projects.
• Stay current with new and developing trends in law, research and technology as well as on technological developments relating to online research, applications, services, and data analytics.
• Propose potential improvements to the Research Team’s processes and systems.
• May perform other duties not mentioned above.

About Dorsey : Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits : Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17 hours / week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes : comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24 / 7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations : Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply : Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the Careers section of the Dorsey website at and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO / AAP / Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Salary : The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is an annual salary of $73,000 to $95,000. This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Salary : $73,000 - $95,000