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Description Summary The Research Systems & Services Assistant works with the Research Services team to deliver high quality research to all firm personnel. This includes non-legal research, uncomplicated legal research, document & article pulls, citation checking, and inter-library loan coordination. This role is also responsible for assisting the Research Services team with monitoring the research desk and answering requests in a timely manner. This position may also provide backup assistance to the RS&S Collection team in the form of access maintenance duties for electronic resources (usernames, passwords, seat assignment, account creation, etc.) and other tasks as assigned. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered. Required Education & Experience 4-year college degree required. Knowledge of online resources and research. Ability & willingness to learn new research tools and procedures Ability to utilize technology, including online resources/databases and telecommunication devices and programs, as well as learn new technologies. Preferred Education & Experience Law Firm library experience 1-3 years of library experience or 3-4 years LAA experience or equivalent. Knowledge of Integrated Library System Knowledge of legal research resources Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Research & Reference Support (75%) Conduct general reference and research as assigned. Provide citation checking services. Coordinate inter-library loans, fulfill docket/court document requests, obtain articles, and run background searches. Coordinate with Research Services Manager on request ticketing system to fill requests in a timely manner. Willingness to provide coverage of the Research Services request desk outside of scheduled position hours on an ad hoc nature to cover PTO by other Research Services team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Collection Maintenance (10%) Coordinate with Collections team to provide backup coverage on access requests and issues. Training & Professional Development (5%) Attend department and Research team trainings Participate in professional development opportunities (webinars, trainings, etc.) to stay informed on industry developments and expand knowledge set. General & Administrative (5%) Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. A team player who motivates and educates other team members. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel Limited travel required, as needed, for this position. Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of t e position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) AAP/EEO Statement Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com. 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