Position announcement for Lane Powell (Seattle)

From: Helde, Karen (HeldeK@LanePowell.com)
Date: Fri Jun 15 2007 - 10:55:17 PDT


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Position Announcement - Part Time Librarian - Lane Powell PC - Seattle
WA

Position Title: Librarian

Job Status: Part time, 21-25 hours per week, regular schedule;
non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Library & Research Services

Job Summary:

Provides research and reference services for the Firm's attorneys, staff
and clients, using a variety of resources and formats; provides training
and support in research and library use techniques, including CALR;
maintains and develops information resources on the Intranet and in the
library collection.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides both quick reference and in-depth research services; searches
legal, business, public records and practice-related databases;
coordinates interlibrary loans; provides research for business
development; performs automated cite-checking searches; prepares
legislative histories; participates in development of Intranet resources
and collection review; and develops bibliographies.

Provides training and assistance to attorneys and staff in the use of
the library collection and both in-house and commercial databases;
prepares training materials and performs orientations for new attorneys
and staff.

Skills Sought:

Working knowledge of the U.S. legal system and related legal materials;
working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes; computer
searching ability in a variety of database systems, including Westlaw,
LexisNexis, Dialog, CourtLink, PACER, OCLC, Dun & Bradstreet, Accurint
and Inmagic; experience with other computer applications; ability to
develop training classes and to teach groups and individuals; excellent
oral and written communications skills; the flexibility to work both
independently and in coordination with other library staff members;
skill in handling a diverse and demanding workload.

Education and Experience Required: ALA accredited M.L.S. Experience in
a law library preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Salary competitive and commensurate with
experience. Excellent benefits, pro-rated for part-time employees.

Date Written: 6/7/07; position available immediately.

To Apply: Send resume to:

        Karen Helde
        Director of Library & Research Services
        Lane Powell PC
        1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100
        Seattle WA 98101-2338
        or email to: heldek@lanepowell.com

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