Job Description

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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. Individuals 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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