Specialist, Research Operations (Legal Research)

Location: Boston, United States

Salary: $75,100–$112,600 annually in Boston; ranges vary by listed US location.

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm serving investors, entrepreneurs, and companies across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.

What you will do

• Manage serials renewals, check-in, current-awareness routing, deskbook distribution, and firm-wide copy orders.
• Maintain accurate records for electronic contracts, research resources, collection management, and department systems.
• Support e-resource lifecycle management through usage reporting, access maintenance, and content-management initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute research orientation materials and activate print and electronic services for new hires.
• Review invoices, reconcile discrepancies, track departmental spending, and support annual research-resource budgeting.
• Coordinate vendor follow-up, manage the Quest request-intake tool, and train department co-op employees.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of research operations experience in a special or academic library.
• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school preferred; coursework toward an MLS may substitute.
• Knowledge of integrated library automation systems, cataloging standards including RDA and USMARC, LC classification, and authority control.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn firm document-management and finance applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Global, cross-functional operations environment focused on collaboration and professional development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance plus a retirement and savings plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Backup child and adult care, wellness and assistance programs, employee discounts, and recognition programs.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.