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Saturday Reference Assistant--New York City Bar Association
Assistant Librarian (Temporary) — Legal Services of New Jersey Saturday Reference Assistant -- New York City Bar AssociationPrestigious membership organization seeks high energy, proactive part-time Saturday reference assistant w/multi-tasking ability for fast paced information center. Knowledge of Lexis/Westlaw, Print, Internet and CD-ROM required. Position would be ideal for an inter-library loan assistant, paralegal or advanced library student with law library experience. Please send resume and cover letter to: [posted July 21,2008] Library Assistant--Law Library Management, Inc.Our company manages numerous law firm libraries in the New York Metropolitan area. We require a minimum of 2 years law firm experience. In addition, we are seeking a candidate who can work independently with a minimum of supervision. The duties of a Library Assistant in our organization are described below.
Please send resume in Word and salary requirements to: Law Library Management, Incorporated38 Bunkerhill Drive Huntington, NY 11743 Email: mjassin@lawlib.com Fax: 631-266-6923 [posted July 21,2008] Assistant Librarian (Temporary) — Legal Services of New JerseyLegal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit legal organization representing low-income clients in civil legal matters, seeks an assistant librarian to assist in managing electronic statewide information resources and to provide comprehensive library services. Responsibilities include collection development/acquisitions, reference, training, budgeting, archiving, knowledge management including expanding electronic document bank, and assisting with web pages. MLS from an ALA-accredited school, several years library experience (law library or similar environment as well as library management strongly preferred), proficiency in Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and Internet searching, and basic principles of web design, experience using MS Office Suite and XP operating system. Position is currently temporary; potential for long-term. EOE. Send resume w/ salary requirements to: jobs@lsnj.org [posted July 7,2008] Law Librarians — CUNY Law SchoolWe are currently seeking at least one, but possibly two enthusiastic, energetic candidates dependent on funding, who are willing to be an integral part of the library management team at CUNY School of Law. The successful candidates will be joining a library that is committed to providing the highest level of research support to students and faculty. He/she will be responsible for providing reference services to the library community, teaching in the first year Legal Research Program in a collaborative environment, and assisting the Faculty Research Services Program. These positions will be filled at the entry or mid-level range depending on the experience of qualified candidates. New graduates possessing both the J.D. and M.L.S. as of August 2008 are encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals with a desire to help us further the Law School’s mission of “Law in the Service of Human Needs.” Towards that end, we are ideally looking for applicants whose background or experience illustrate a strong commitment to social justice and supporting our faculty and students’ work in the public interest. Law Librarians are active participants in shaping the future of the institution. They have full faculty status and are completely integrated into the governance processes of the Law School. Working with our colleagues outside of the Library, librarians add to the rich diversity of the law school experience by having their own scholarship interests, in addition to supporting those of the other members of the faculty. All librarians must have a J.D. and M.L.S. in order to be considered for a tenure track faculty appointment. Salary Range: Assistant Professor ($38,801 – $67,092); Associate Professor ($50,321 - $80,020). Further detailed information can be found at: http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/jobposting/026601.htm#P-11_0 Please send a letter of application, including a detailed description of education and work experience, and curriculum vitae to: Ms. Maureen McCafferty [posted July 7,2008] Reference Librarian - Lowenstein Sandler PC – Roseland, N.J.Lowenstein Sandler PC, a 270 lawyer firm with offices in 4 states, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey in 2008 by NJBIZ Magazine, seeks a full time Reference Librarian for its Roseland office. Requirements The ideal candidate has a master's in library and information science plus law library experience. The applicant must demonstrate thorough knowledge of legal and non-legal resources in all formats, be proficient in the use of LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, docket searching, internet resources and be able to select the appropriate resources to fit the request. Candidate must have a working knowledge and understanding of library resources, fundamentals and procedures. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with the ability to interact well with all levels of law firm personnel to provide information with courtesy and tact. Other requirements include attention to detail, ability to maintain client confidentiality, commitment to customer service, ability to use good judgment and work under pressure in person and virtually, and management of multiple tasks and priorities in a team orientated, collaborative, fast paced environment. Overview of Responsibilities The selected candidate will be an integral member of a talented research team. The following is an overview of responsibilities for this position. The selected candidate will have ample opportunity to gain new skills and an expanded role as they demonstrate proficiency. • Provides research and reference services to the Firm on legal, business and general topics Please send resume and cover letter to: Beth Pickell (bpickell@lowenstein.com) [posted June 30,2008] Head of Reference — Major Law Firm — New York — WontawkThis international law firm promotes high standards and will encourage you to be active in your pursuit of continuing education and professional growth for yourself and your staff. They are seeking a candidate with demonstrated leadership to fill this important position as Head of Reference, responsible for overseeing on-site operations, monitoring the Reference Desk work flow, formulating reference and related library policy, and performing professional reference and related library services. The Position : Reporting to the Manager of the Library, supervise reference librarians and serve as resource for all reference staff. Act as a liaison with the Corporate Librarian and Head of Technical Services to coordinate the effective delivery of library services and materials. Coordinate, schedule and present orientation and training programs for new reference librarians, ensuring that librarians continually develop and improve upon their knowledge and job skills. Coordinate and conduct orientation tours for lawyers and oversee and edit the preparation of legal research aids for lawyers and staff, including print bibliographies and pathfinders, and entries in the Help tab of the firm’s portal. Compile and prepare bibliographies, legislative histories, and legal research aids. Conduct searches on online databases, including LEXIS, WESTLAW, Dialog, Dow Jones, Dun & Bradstreet, ChoicePoint and numerous other resources including those developed in-house for precedential and related research. Keep abreast of state-of-the-art librarianship and legal reference materials and practices or policies that may help or hinder library operations, and make recommendations for improvements. Monitor general and business news sources to stay up to date with news and trends. Actively pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to ensure that all of the library’s reference and related services are the most efficient, cost-effective, and complete available. Represent the firm at professional meetings and conferences. Off-site travel required from time to time. Requirements: M.L.S. degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of three-five years library experience, preferably in a law library in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to contribute to administrative decisions requiring initiative and judgment. Detailed knowledge of classification schemes. Demonstrated knowledge of major legal and non-law related databases. Ability to perform legal and non-legal research in a time-sensitive, cost-efficient, creative and thorough way. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as a team member. Initiative and ability to work independently. Flexibility to assume other job responsibilities within the department as necessary. Job Code WG-07 (resumes in Word preferred)
[posted June 30,2008] Solo Law Librarian, Boston FirmIf you are a law librarian familiar with all aspects of law library operations including collection maintenance and development, invoice processing and interlibrary loan; have superior knowledge of advanced legal and non-legal research techniques, and a “can do” attitude, this solo position in the Boston office of a top-ranked international law firm could be yours. The Position : Provide legal, corporate, securities and general reference from both print and electronic resources, oversee library maintenance, interlibrary loan, and coordinate evaluation of new acquisition requests. Coordinate online training for all attorneys and paralegals. Prepare and manage the library budget. The Librarian will also work with library teams in the firm’s other offices on projects and overflow research. Requirements: MLS with 3+ years of professional law librarian experience. Must be a highly motivated team player, a self-starter with a demonstrated in-depth knowledge of online sources (Westlaw, LEXIS, LivEdgar, PACER, Courtlink, Delphion, Hoover’s, etc.) and strong research skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. The ability to work gracefully under pressure is a must. Job Code HE-09 (resumes in Word preferred)
[posted June 30,2008] Competitive Intelligence Analyst — White & Case LLPWhite & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with more than 2,300 lawyers in 37 offices in 25 countries. Our clients value the breadth and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities and rely on us for their complex cross-border commercial and financial transactions and for international arbitration and litigation. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to the business priorities and legal needs of our clients.Position Summary:
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We offer a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package, a professional work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. To apply, please submit resume and salary requirement to ADMRESUMES@WHITECASE.COM. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. [posted June 30,2008] Research Services Supervisor — WilmerHaleWilmerHale, a global law firm with over 1000 attorneys on three continents, seeks a Research Services Supervisor for our New York office, which contains 160 lawyers practicing across many fields. Under the supervision of the Research Services Manager and NY Director of Administration, the New York Research Services Supervisor has primary responsibility for supervising the New York Library, including:
M.L.S. required. J.D. beneficial. Three to five years experience in a large law firm library demonstrating resources and staff management skills in legal and business research is required. Knowledge of research techniques, standard reference tools, legal bibliography and business reference sources, and legal and non-legal computer databases. This is an exempt position. We offer an excellent benefits package. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to nechelle.defreitas@wilmerhale.com. Please include the job requisition number 200514 in the subject line of your email. [posted June 9, 2008] Administrative Assistant — Debevoise & Plimpton LLPDebevoise & Plimpton LLP, an international law firm with over 650 attorneys, has an opening for an Administrative Assistant to work in the Library and Knowledge Management Department in New York. Reports to the Library & Knowledge Management Director and Department Managers Primary Responsibilities
Education: College Degree. Experience: 3+ years secretarial or administrative experience required. Law firm or corporate experience strongly preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Position requires vision, hearing, and speech capabilities such that computers, keyboards, and telephones can be easily utilized. Resume and any questions may be sent to:Steven A. Lastres, Director of Library & Knowledge Management Department salastres@debevoise.com [posted June 2, 2008] Research Librarian — Greenberg TraurigGreenberg Traurig, LLP, is seeking an experienced research librarian to join the research team in the New York office. The responsibilities of this position include performing legal, business and other practice area-related research, assisting users in the selection and use of print and electronic research tools, training attorneys and staff on resources as needed, and assisting with other national library projects as assigned. The research staff is responsible for serving the needs of 28 locations and 1,750 attorneys around the globe. The librarians work as a virtual reference team to ensure that all employees, irrespective of location, receive equally high levels of service and support. The position requires an advanced degree in library science, business, or law and at least three years reference experience in a legal or business library. Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, LivEdgar, and other electronic sources for legal and non-legal research is a must, as is research experience in both print and electronic resources and the ability to determine the appropriate resource based on time and cost requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong service orientation, ability to prioritize, a high level of attention to detail, and ability to multitask under pressure are also required. If you meet the minimum qualifications please submit your resume by email, with salary requirement noted, to ResearchHires@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please. [posted May 26, 2008] Corporate Knowledge Management Specialist — Debevoise & Plimpton LLA global law firm of 700+ attorneys seeks a Corporate Knowledge Management Specialist. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the KM Manager and Library & KM Director and will also work closely with the Library Research Manager. Responsibilities include:
Position requires vision, hearing and speech capabilities such that computers, keyboards, and telephones may be easily utilized. Salary: commensurate with experienceFor consideration, please contact: Patrick V. DiDomenico [posted February 4, 2008] Part Time Reference Librarian — Debevoise & Plimpton LLPA global law firm of 700+ attorneys seeks a dynamic librarian to provide Part Time Reference Services in the New York office, one day a week on Friday only. The librarian reports to the Research Manager. The successful candidate for this position will join the library & knowledge management staff in our newly renovated department. Duties: The part time Reference Librarian is
responsible for providing on-site general, business and corporate
reference services to patrons of the Law Library. Salary commensurate with experience. To Apply: Send letter of application, current resume, and three professional references to the attention of:Steven A. Lastres, JD, MLIS [posted January 7, 2008] Advertise your position here!Rates are $75 for four weeks. Send job descriptions as a
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