Law Librarian (part-time), AccuFile, Western MA
Posted November 3, 2014
AccuFile seeks innovative Law Librarian to provide legal reference, business and general research services, management of the firm’s collection, budgetary oversight, technology implementation and research portal development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience conducting legal research and reference services, possess a strong understanding of technology and best practices for law libraries and legal information centers. Excellent career opportunity for a flexible and enthusiastic information professional with creative problem solving ability and an entrepreneurial orientation. Work location Western Massachusetts.
Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and cost-effective reference and research services in a wide range of areas including practice-specific areas of law, business intelligence, public records, legislative history, news and media;
- Assist with training lawyers, staff and other stakeholders on the use of web-based legal research platforms, i.e. Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg, electronic journals, on-line court dockets and legislative materials;
- Provide serials management, check-in and routing publications, processing new materials, cataloging and interlibrary loan;
- Coordinate informational support for all firm practice and administrative areas;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution with JD preferred;
- Minimum of three years of work experience in a law firm, legal resource center or corporate information center with strong working knowledge of legal and non-legal research resources and research databases including Westlaw, PACER, IntelliConnect, BNA or RIA Checkpoint.
- Proficiency using MS Office;
- Possess organizational awareness, excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work independently or with a team.
To apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter to Kathleen Schmidt, jobs (at) accufile (dot) com.
AccuFile is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about AccuFile’s integrated research and knowledge solution, please visit www.accufile.com.