Research Librarian

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

As a Research Librarian you will be responsible for providing research services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys and staff using a variety of research tools. This role will be located in our Madrid office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate research tools, and analyzing results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request
• Compiling and organizing research results into a coherent, focused collection, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, to ensure material is readily understandable and actionable for the user. Presenting results in the most appropriate form for the recipient
• Monitoring business, industry, and legal news sources for emerging developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas, while utilizing aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to end-users
  
• Promoting awareness and delivering end-user training on research techniques and resources
  
• Assisting with library operational functions

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display intellectually curiosity and have a passion for research and problem-solving
• Demonstrate proficiency in transactional and litigation research, and a good knowledge of electronic and print resources
• Enjoy working within a collaborative and dynamic global team

And have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master in Information or Library Science is preferred
• Relevant research experience in a law firm or other professional service entity
• Language proficiency in English and Spanish

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #LI-AJ1  #Hybrid