Lowenstein
Sandler Law Firm is seeking a Research Services Librarian for its Roseland, NJ office.
Research Services Librarian
Lowenstein
Sandler Law Firm is expanding, has a collaborative culture that
encourages initiative and provides outstanding client service at all
times. The
Firm is committed to career development and offers programs that
address both personal and professional development goals. Employees
are given opportunities to provide community service throughout the year
and offered an array of benefits such as Medical,
Dental, 401K and a Profit Sharing Plan.
Position Summary/Overview:
Conducts
high-level research and provides reference services for attorneys and
clients. The Research Services Librarian is responsible for educating
the legal
and administrative staff in the use of research sources. This
position will contribute to collection development by identifying and
evaluating resources. Supports the Firm’s knowledge management
activities, innovation initiatives and special projects.
Essential Job Requirements:
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Provides timely, accurate and cost effective high level research and
analysis to attorneys, paralegals, clients and staff.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and customizes results in order to meet the specific requirements of the requestor.
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Provides training and one-on-one sessions on research services and
electronic resources to legal and non-legal staff as needed.
• Supports news, docket tracking and alerting activities of attorneys.
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Develops strong working relationships with outside libraries, vendors
and associations to ensure prompt and cost effective service.
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Proactively selects, evaluates and recommends new print material and
online databases to support the firm’s growing practice areas.
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Contributes to the knowledge initiatives of the firm, including the
creation of practice area pages and research guides.
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Participates in continuing legal education activities and further
professional development in the research and knowledge management field.
• Tracks research and reference time for client billing purposes.
• Participates in projects and related duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• M.L.S. with 2-3 years relevant legal research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal and non-legal research resources in all formats.
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Expert in searching online research databases and in the use of
spreadsheets, word processing and web publishing tools to aid in the
appropriate
packaging of information to meet specific research and knowledge needs.
• Knowledge of SharePoint 2010 a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a team orientated, collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Works well under pressure, meets tight deadlines, shows attention to detail, committed to customer service.
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Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication
skills in order to work with a diverse group of legal and non-legal
professionals.
Office Location: Roseland
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required by
employee.
Lowenstein
Sandler LLP is not accepting resumes from search firms for this
position. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search
firms are
to be deemed the sole property of Lowenstein Sandler LLP, and no fee
will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Lowenstein Sandler
LLP as a result of the referral.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
