Baker McKenzie

The Research Librarian - Temporary will deliver Office/Country information and research services within the context of the firm's Information and Research strategy. The role-holder will work with the Information & Research Lead (Country), Country Knowledge Partner, and local Knowledge team in support of information and research requests and enquiries.

Main responsibilities: 

Service Orientation:

• Maintain and build strong relationships with Partners and Lawyers in the Office/Country, the Regional I&R Lead, regional Expert functions (Information Product Management and Research Leads, Knowledge Lawyers
• Demonstrate value through effective communication with stakeholders and key relationships

Knowledge & Expertise:

• Understand and promote the role and functionality of the firm's research, content and information repositories and resources
• Ensure and facilitate timely access to relevant legal information and research resources to support lawyers providing advice to clients
• Manage and coordinate the referral of local enquiries to the appropriate Service Centre and then respond to enquiries requiring in-market expertise for research, information or initial current awareness set-up as applicable
• Apply industry thinking, initiative and experience when providing information and research

People Management:

• Collaborative, supportive, team player working with other in-market Librarians and the wider Information & Research and Knowledge communities

Work Management:

• Support and participate in the adoption and use of Knowledge and I&R systems
• Participate in projects as requested
• Aware of and participate in the firm's goals

Skills and experience: 

• A relevant undergraduate degree
• Good relevant experience with strong experience in Knowledge, information, and research in a professional services environment
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, build strong relationships virtually, communicate effectively, be comfortable working in a large, complex environment, and be highly credible and persuasive
• Strong people management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage people's time to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives
• Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills and highly credible presentation skills
• Comprehension of a diverse set of knowledge and information resources

Location: Tampa Center, Houston, Dallas, or Mexico City

Reports to: Interim Information & Research Lead 

Position type: Regional

Development framework: Business Support

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief, if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com