What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Research Coordinator position at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law)?
Legal Research Coordinator
At KMK, we believe our collaborative team culture drives us to exceed expectations with our clients and our community. To maintain this culture, our priority is to attract, retain, and provide opportunities to talented individuals who share our vision for creating a dynamic environment that promotes success for our clients and our colleagues. We invite you to review our website to learn more about the experience offered at KMK.
KMK Law is in search of a Legal Research Coordinator to join our Information Resource Center (IRC). The Information Resource Assistant will support the daily needs of the IRC as follows.
Job Duties:
Research:
- Perform basic research and other projects, including litigation/lien/recorded document searches for Riverbend Commercial Title Agency.
- Perform asset searches and background searches as well as verification of contact information and phone numbers through the firm’s public records databases.
- Retrieve cases and documents from various sites; obtain docket sheets through Pacer or Lexis; access remote libraries.
- Assist IRC users with basic information concerning the organization of the IRC and use of IRC electronic products; confirm availability of products and materials for attorneys and staff and assist users with access.
- Bill time spent doing research for members of the firm using the firm’s time entry software.
Information Resource Center Duties:
- Assist with IRC maintenance, such as intake of new print materials, inventory, updating print materials, locating print materials, and distributing print materials to attorneys as requested.
- File and maintain currency of all IRC publications.
- Check-in and route library mail on a daily basis.
Cataloging and Filing:
- Ensure accuracy of serials.
- Track down missing materials.
- File supplements for all legal materials maintained by the firm.
- Track and order missing pages and supplements.
Other:
- Assist with special projects as needed or as determined by the Executive Director or Human Resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- Entry level position.
- Library background a plus.
- Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Customer service skills.
KMK Law provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)/profit sharing. KMK Law provides ongoing, skills-based training for its staff.
KMK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
