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Part-Time Library Assistant, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA

Posted January 29, 2016

Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients across the globe. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services and investment management fields, and in cross-border disputes. Our professionals possess the skills and experience to provide exceptional senior level service to clients ranging from startups to multinational companies to sovereign states. From our offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., New York and Paris, we provide strategic legal advice that is tailored to each of our client’s unique goals.

Summary: (21 hours/week)

Foley Hoag LLP, a leading law firm with 250 lawyers located in Boston, Washington D.C., New York and Paris, is seeking a team player who can work independently to provide administrative support to the Law Library staff in the Boston Office in the handling of the physical collection with filing, shelving and maintenance and in the processing of mail log in and routing; other duties as requested. 

Library Responsibilities:

  • Sort library mail.
  • Check in serials in SydneyPlus
  • Route and distribute journals and desk copies to attorneys in print and electronic formats.
  • Maintain serials routing/distribution lists in print and electronic formats.
  • Investigate missing serial issues and determine which serials should be claimed
  • Process new materials by receiving orders, bar-coding, labeling and shelving
  • Process book and periodical circulation.
  • Shelving, shifting, shelf reading and other stack maintenance.
  • Update print materials with filing as received.
  • Deliver and pick up materials upon request.
  • Perform general tasks such as photocopying, faxing, downloading, and scanning materials.
  • Assisting library staff and patrons

Required Experience:

  • Experience in updating legal print materials.
  • Knowledge of legal materials.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, and the ability to learn computer software applications such as catalog software.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

Please forward resume and cover letter to:  [email protected].