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Bates White Economic Consulting

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Bates White is a boutique consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Recognized as a top workplace, the firm provides advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to law firms, companies, and government agencies.</div><div>
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Through our supportive, collaborative, and collegial culture, we invest in our talent and provide opportunities for career advancement. We are proud to have been consistently ranked among the top firms in the <i>Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms</i>, named a Top Workplace by <i>The Washington Post</i> for the past ten years, listed as a top consulting firm by Management Consulted and ranked #42 on <i>Newsweek&rsquo;</i>s list of America&rsquo;s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces.</div><div>
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If you are looking for a place to do high-quality work and have fun along the way, read below to discover how you can be part of our team. Learn more about our firm at: www.bateswhite.com.</div><div>
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<b>What you&rsquo;ll do</b></div><div><b>
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In this role you will direct the strategic planning, staff, and operations of the firm&rsquo;s library and research function, and conduct research as needed. You will supervise the procurement and maintenance of the firm's hard copy and electronic resources collections, evaluate subscriptions, in coordination with the Legal team, negotiate with vendors, and train staff on the use of resources. You will:</div><div>
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Provide strategic leadership of the Research function including supervising library staff.<br>
</li><li>Work closely with the Research team to answer requests from and procure data or resources for internal clients in Client Services and allocate requests across the team.<br>
</li><li>Conduct research using a variety of research resources, including Bloomberg, Capital IQ/Capital IQ Pro, LSEG, LexisNexis, Courtlink, and Westlaw.
</li><li>Present research results in a clear and comprehensible manner.<br>
</li><li>Lead group and individual research training sessions for staff as needed; coordinate research training by outside vendors.<br>
</li><li>Manage firmwide communications pertaining to the library (research tips, best practices, new resources, etc) using a variety of in-house resources and platforms (intranet, emails, brown bag meetings, vendors&rsquo; product demonstrations).<br>
</li><li>Supervise maintenance of library materials and organization of library materials (books, articles, and subscriptions content) in hard copy and electronic format (eLibrary).<br>
</li><li>Review and evaluate all library subscriptions; recommend cancellations, renewals, or new product acquisitions as appropriate.<br>
</li><li>Lead annual subscription review meetings with practice areas to identify appropriate materials.<br>
</li><li>Monitor usage of firm's resources and manage the firm's research budget.<br>
</li><li>Serve as Copyright officer; work with Research and Legal teams to provide copyright and license (use) guidance to the firm; keep up to date with copyright rules and regulations; negotiate copyright permissions and licenses as needed for client work.<br>
</li><li>Responsible for mentoring and coaching employees on research best practices.<br>
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Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree required.<br>
</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience, with a demonstrated track record of managing a library collection preferably in professional services, consulting, or law firm.<br>
</li><li>Minimum two years of supervisory/management experience.<br>
</li><li>Expertise with Bloomberg Terminal, Capital IQ/Capital IQ Pro, LSEG, and other financial and legal databases required.</li><li>
Strong business acumen.<br>
</li><li>Excellent writing, editorial, and oral communication skills.<br>
</li><li>Detail and results-oriented project manager with excellent interpersonal and organization skills.<br>
</li><li>Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills and the ability to excel in a team-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.<br>
</li><li>Ability to be flexible to changing circumstances and effectively work under pressure.<br>
</li><li>May require more than 40.0 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.</li></ul><div><b>
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What you can expect from us</b></div><div><b>
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We are committed to providing an exceptional employee experience. You can expect:</div><div>
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Competitive compensation&mdash;the salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000. This position is also eligible for bonus compensation on a discretionary basis. The actual salary offered for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including qualifications and experience, education, external market data, and internal equity.<br>
</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package&mdash;includes tuition reimbursement up to $75K, low healthcare premiums, wellness benefits, and more! To learn more about our benefits offerings, click here.<br>
</li><li>Hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days per week.<br>
</li><li>Open culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.<br>
</li><li>Fun and engaging culture including frequent social events.<br>
</li><li>Amenities that include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, standing desks, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snack, billiards, and ping pong.<br>
</li><li>Employee-driven community outreach program featuring fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions, etc.), volunteer opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.<br>
</li><li>Investment in your career through training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.</li><li>
Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, Women&rsquo;s Network, International Network, Diversity-Inclusion Council, and BWProud Network.</li></ul><div>
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If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume and cover letter.</div><div>
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<i>Bates White is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at (202) 408-6110 or email your request to </i><i>careers@bateswhite.com</i><i>. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the </i><i>Know your Rights Poster</i><i> for more information.</i></div><div><i>
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Director of Library Services

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