Research Librarian

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Research Librarian to join our dynamic Research & Library team in Germany. This role is eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

**About Latham & Watkins**

Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture - a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

**About the role**

As a Research Librarian, you will be responsible for providing research services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys, paralegals and staff using a variety of research tools. Other key responsibilities include:

- Conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate research tools and directs users to appropriate resources
- Compiling and organizing information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information
- Monitoring legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas for clients and industries
- Promoting awareness and conducting end-user training about internal and external research resources
- Assisting with library operational functions

**About you**

Join our team if you have:

- Intellectually curious and have a passion for research and problem-solving
- Knowledge of print and electronic legal and non-legal research resources
- Collaborative and enjoy working as part of a team
- Proficiency in both German and English languages
- Strong communications skills

And:

- Experience in a law firm or other professional service entity.

We encourage you to apply
- Pension plan
- Travel and meals allowance
- Disability insurance, personal accident insurance & life assurance
- Professional development programs
- Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
- Sport courses and training
- And more

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins' 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.

What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.

Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.

Job Location

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Department

Global Research & Library

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular