Enquiries and Systems Librarian

Permanent
Full time
35 hours per week
£34,318.51 - £38,000
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham
Corporate Functions

What's in it for me

  • The opportunity to work in one of the most comprehensive law libraries in the country
  • Demonstrate your excellent customer service skills; playing a pivotal part in our legal enquiry team with a divergent customer base
  • Participate in projects forming part of the Law Society’s Transformation Plan

The role

The Law Society is looking for a Enquiries and Systems Librarian to join a team who pride themselves on providing an excellent library and information service to Law Society members and staff. We want someone to bring their previous extensive legal research experience and become an integral part of this professional team.  You will analyse and interpret library research enquiries and carry out detailed research utilising available resources. Expert knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw and Justis is essential.

What we’re looking for

  • Extensive current experience of English and EU law information sources demonstrating a good understanding and knowledge of legal research methodology
  • Someone with previous experience of working in a legal library environment
  • Experience of OLIB systems administration or similar library management system
    Ability to effectively engage with all levels of stakeholders and external suppliers

 

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role

We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Vacancy closing date: 27/01/2019, 23:55
The Law Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.