Research Librarian

We are looking for an experienced Research Librarian in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver in-depth business, legal, and industry research for consulting and administrative teams, supporting both client matters and internal projects.

• Identify the most effective databases, publications, and reference tools for each request by weighing relevance, credibility, timeliness, and cost.

• Summarize findings into organized, practical research deliverables that make complex information easy for stakeholders to interpret and use.

• Support business development efforts through targeted research such as litigation tracking, attorney background research, and case-related document discovery.

• Build productive relationships with external information providers, including law firms, agencies, libraries, and subject matter contacts, while representing the organization effectively.

• Maintain and expand knowledge of subscription platforms, specialized research resources, and library collections to improve service quality.

• Record newly identified sources, research insights, and useful reference materials in internal resource repositories for future access.

• Monitor developments in legal information services, research tools, and relevant news sources to keep research methods current and effective.

Office Schedule: HYBRID: 2-3 days a week in office – either in LA, SF, or Menlo Park office.

GREAT benefits and company perks!

1. 2+ years of research librarian experience
2. Masters in Library Science (MLS)
3. Preference for someone with law firm, finance, DOJ, or law school library experience

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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