Library Associate Companies (LAC) seeks skilled Legal Information
Specialist/Librarian for a temporary position at major law firm in
Detroit, MI, with the possibility of subsequent hire ("temp-to-hire").
Duties entail traditional legal research and reference, business
research, training and the ability to assist in the day-to-day
management of firm libraries. The Librarian will also assist with
Intranet development and participation in knowledge management,
competitive intelligence, and client relationship management
initiatives. Competitive compensation and benefit package commensurate
with experience. Excellent opportunity.
Responsibilities:
* Provide library and information services for multiple firm
office locations, including: Responding to routine and in-depth research
requests on both legal and business topics; Ordering approved books and
periodicals; Cataloging and processing various types of serials,
including routing, shelving, and loose-leaf filing
* Prepare invoices for approval; record payments and
trouble-shooting of invoice problems
* Participate in competitive intelligence and knowledge management
projects; assisting in production of daily automotive report
* Maintain and update Firm Intranet and Extranet
* Participate in library marketing efforts
* Provide library training for summer associates, other new-hires,
and as needed for others within the firm; arranging for LexisNexis and
Westlaw training
* Occasional travel to branch offices in Bloomfield Hills, Ann
Arbor, and Lansing is required.
* Process and route mail and other administrative duties
Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree (JD degree is a plus)
* Minimum one year of experience in a library or law firm
environment
* Must be service-oriented with excellent organizational skills
and an interest in legal technology
* Must be a self-starter who is capable of working independently
with little oversight or guidance, comfortable with ambiguity and change
* Web development knowledge and/or experience.
* Strong background in online legal and corporate research;
proficiency in online searching, ideally with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
* Experience in a professional services setting is a plus.
* Commitment to high-quality library services
To Apply:
For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to
jobs@libraryassociates.com, with a CC to Kathleen Schmidt,
Kathleen@libraryassociates.com. Please reference position title as the
subject line of your email.
Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that values diversity in the workforce.
Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies
6500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
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