Perkins Coie LLP

Resource Librarian

Perkins Coie LLP • $75K — $112K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited) with legal bibliography experience.
  • Familiarity with legal and business information sources and AI-powered tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in computer-assisted legal research and core library services.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Interest in technology with a willingness to learn generative AI applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of print and digital resources.
  • Support the digital resource strategy and AI tool adoption.
  • Monitor user feedback to improve resources and services.
  • Deliver engaging training on digital resources and research tools.
  • Explore new technologies and databases for research efficiency.
  • Conduct entry-level legal and business research using digital resources and AI.
  • Build partnerships to advance departmental projects and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually.
  • Personal medical and parental leave provisions.
  • Up to 10 paid holidays and family care benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Resource Librarian

Drive Operational Excellence.

This role will advance the firm's digital library strategy through centralized, efficient, and consistent support across all offices. Deliver exceptional service to attorneys, business professionals, and firm leadership while building strong relationships and communicating with clarity and confidence.

Bring curiosity, a growth mindset, and a tech-forward approach to leveraging emerging tools-including generative AI within firm guidelines. Juggle multiple priorities with precision, collaborate seamlessly, and continuously expand your expertise. Support Research Services, Knowledge & Innovation, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

What You'll Do

Resource Management
  • Manage acquisition, cataloging, and processing of print and digital resources, optimizing workflows and the integrated library system.
  • Support digital resource strategy, space planning, and the adoption of generative AI tools in alignment with firm policies.
  • Monitor user feedback and continuously improve digital resources, workflows, and services.

Training & Outreach
  • Deliver engaging training and outreach to attorneys, business professionals, and staff on digital resources, research tools, and AI.
  • Leverage emerging technologies to enhance learning, engagement, and information delivery.

Technology & Innovation
  • Explore and apply new technologies, databases, and AI tools to improve research efficiency, service delivery, and knowledge access.
  • Stay ahead of evolving technology and digital resource trends.

Research & Analysis
  • Conduct entry-level legal and business research using digital resources and AI.
  • Deliver clear, concise, well-organized research findings through polished memos, reports, presentations, and other targeted formats.
  • Contribute expertise to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of online research services.

Collaboration & Growth
  • Bring curiosity, initiative, and a continuous-improvement mindset to every challenge.
  • Build strong partnerships with attorneys, business professionals, and library colleagues to advance firm objectives.
  • Support departmental projects, professional development, and service initiatives with accountability and a commitment to excellence.

What You'll Bring
  • Strong written and verbal communicator who builds effective relationships across teams and functions.
  • Well-versed in legal and business information sources, including courts, government agencies, trade associations, research databases, and AI-powered tools.
  • Familiar with generative AI concepts and practical applications, including chatbots and content-generation models.
  • Skilled in computer-assisted legal research, document retrieval, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and core library services.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program, including coursework or significant experience with legal bibliography.
  • Interest in technology and a willingness to learn new tools, including generative AI applications.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A minimum of one year of professional library work experience.


Join a collaborative, high-performing Librarian team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Washington state compensation range: $75,390 to $112,020 annually

This job is Hybrid.

Applications will be accepted through October 23, 2026

About Perkins Coie LLP

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents clients across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from startups to FORTUNE 50 corporations. The firm provides a full array of corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services. With more than 1,100 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie is consistently recognized as one of the leading law firms in the United States. The firm has been named to the FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For® list for 18 consecutive years.
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