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Taxonomy Manager, Practicing Law Institute, (New York, NY)

Join PLI and represent the legal community’s premier provider of continuing education and research services as a Taxonomy Manager in our New York office. Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse employee community that prides itself on a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (3+ weeks of vacation days and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles!). The taxonomy work is integral to supporting the strategic vision of PLI. 

PLI serves lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs and publications. With a sterling reputation developed over 80+ years, PLI is a trusted resource for the legal community and known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the taxonomy team to implement the taxonomy at PLI
  • Work with the Senior Director, Legal Information Services & Electronic Publishing to flag issues, to be proactive to the changing needs of the organization and to develop and implement solutions to issues as they arise
  • Create and provide training for Program Attorneys and Legal Editors
  • Provide training on the structure of PLI taxonomies and the taxonomy application process as needed
  • Work with the Program Attorneys, Legal Editors, and Taxonomy Coordinator to ensure the PLI taxonomy is applied consistently and accurately
  • Perform Quality Control checks on the taxonomy and oversee data cleanup projects
  • Maintain the machine-aided indexing ruleset
  • Support the taxonomist on updating and maintaining the taxonomy and creating new taxonomies, as needed
  • Oversee the Access Innovations taxonomy systems and coordinate with the vendor, as needed
  • Supervise and manage the Taxonomy Coordinator
  • Oversee the PLI digital archive project
  • Special projects, as they come up.
  • Meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines as established by supervisor.
  • Perform other related tasks as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced Academic Credentials required; MLS preferred
  • 1+ years of experience managing others
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Analytical mindset and critical thinking
  • Ability to plan and effectively manage multiple projects
  • Effective decision-making
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills

Your benefits at PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
  • Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
  • Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
  • Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
  • Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this job or learn some more information, please go to the following link: https://careers-pli.icims.com/jobs/1431/taxonomy-manager/job?mode=view .