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Technical Services/Research Law Librarian
Technical Services/Research Law Librarians assist with the management of core legal information repositories for the Office of General Counsel.
As a Technical Services/Research Law Librarian for CIA, you will assist with the management of core legal information repositories for the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to support its broad spectrum of practice areas. You will participate in the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of targeted legal information resources by providing guidance on legal research resources and best practices; providing current awareness of legal developments across OGC practice areas; and conducting unique legal research that leverages advanced research skills against specialized resources.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform the following key responsibilities, as listed below:
Serve as a central resource for managing OGC knowledge and information
Apply knowledge of legal information in the maintenance of a classification/metadata scheme
Provide guidance and training on the use and availability of resources and legal research capabilities
Perform complex research, including locating federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, cases, international treaties, conventions, agreements, and protocols
Create procedural and informational pathfinders, bibliographies, and other documentation
You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a librarian in a large legal firm
Legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and other common legal information platforms
Demonstrated knowledge of search technologies and concrete, advanced information retrieval techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of the traditional legal research method
Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging principles, practices, and systems
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Enthusiastic commitment to customer service
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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