Job Description

Join our dynamic team and support attorneys and staff by delivering high‑quality legal and business research services in a collaborative environment. Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with 230+ attorneys in 10 offices, is seeking an Assistant Reference Librarian to join our busy Library team, resident in the Buffalo office. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting research, knowledge management, special projects, and information service functions. Essential responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Provide legal and non‑legal reference and research services, including conducting background research on potential clients, industries, and subject‑specific topics.
2. Manage electronic and print library resources, including maintenance of the print collection through filing loose-leaf updates and pocket parts; shelving periodicals and returned materials; and performing collection shifting and weeding as needed. Checking in serials and other materials, creating and editing records in the library database (Soutron).
3. Create and monitor alerts for news, cases, companies, and various topics.
4. Assist in maintaining and enhancing the Library and Research Services intranet pages.

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to meet deadlines, identify and anticipate needs, and follow through. ALA accredited degree in Library and Information Science, with one year experience working in a library setting; law firm experience preferred. Proficiency in using legal and non-legal research services such as Westlaw and Lexis; ability to learn numerous secondary online services such as Bloomberg Law, RIA Checkpoint, VitalLaw, and Hein Online.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. The good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo is $49,237 to $60,450. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Please apply by clicking through application or by visiting our career page at If your skills and experience match this position, a member of the human resources team will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest in Hodgson Russ opportunities.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis.

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