Legal Research Specialist

Salary :

$42 - 50 hourly

Company : Kmrg

Job Type : Full Time

Washington, Dc

Job Description - Legal Research Specialist

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We are seeking a Legal Research Specialist to support the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) in Washington, D.C. Your responsibilities will focus on conducting legal research, reviewing case files, drafting supporting documents, preparing filings, and assisting OSHRC staff with document organization to ensure accuracy and compliance.

This is a reduced full-time opportunity (32 hours a week) in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Library Operations & Reference Support

Assist in daily operation and management of the Agency's legal library
Answer reference questions requiring complex legal and business research
Provide access to information in print, digital, and subscription service formats
Edit content and conduct cite-checking and topical monitoring
Maintain physical and virtual library collections

II. Collection Management

Conduct ongoing and annual review of the Agency's entire library collection
Recommend retention or removal of holdings based on Collection Management Policy
Identify deficiencies in collections and recommend new acquisitions
Evaluate subscriptions and recommend renewals or cancellations
Manage purchase requests for materials in all formats
Issue and cancel user IDs for digital subscriptions and coordinate with vendors
Conduct user training sessions on legal research tools and databases
Advise staff on cost-effective use of traditional and digital information resources

III. Legal Research & Cite-Checking

Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other databases
Verify citations, pin cites, grammar, formatting, and legal principles in documents
Support development of research starter tools and library guides
Provide research assistance for special projects, including presentations and speaking notes

IV. Digital Content & Knowledge Management

Develop and maintain SharePoint and Office 365 platforms for legal research support
Update library resources page, case index, Agency homepage, ALJ page, OEXD page, and specialty pages
Provide orientation and training to new employees on research resources and digital platforms
Develop and publish content on Work-Life programming in consultation with Agency staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Specialized knowledge and experience in legal and business reference services
Proficiency in library and collection management, including federal guidelines and policy
Strong working knowledge of Office 365 applications, particularly SharePoint
Ability to perform complex legal research and provide training on legal research databases and tools

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of experience in legal research services
3-5 years in library and collection management
Experience in managing legal or policy library collections, both physical and digital
Experience in verifying legal citations, formatting, and document accuracy
Experience in supporting federal agencies or legal offices

EDUCATION

Undergraduate degree required

LOCATION

Washington, D.C. 20036

TELEWORK

Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)

TRAVEL

Travel is not required

WORK HOURS

32 hours a week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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