The Law Library Association of Greater New York

Corporate Knowledge Management Specialist -- Wontawk

Leading international law firm is seeking a very focused, detail-oriented candidate with law or law-related experience for its growing corporate Knowledge Management Group. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with sound knowledge of legal and corporate documents who is able to competently extract important and relevant information from corporate content.

THE POSITION: Work independently and with minimal supervision to monitor, review, and process submissions of new user-submitted corporate content to the internal work-product database on the firm’s portal. Maintain corporate precedent databases. Respond to requests from portal users for information related to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and other corporate finance transactions. Review corporate portal records to establish accuracy and consistency in search results. Monitor need for changes to portal metadata values based on new submissions. With other KM staff members develop and maintain consistent metadata values and standard coding practices. Train and supervise the Metadata Specialist. Respond to general, business, corporate, and legal reference requests. Report to KM Manager and Library and KM Director; also consult with Library Research Manager as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A/BS minimum--an advanced degree (ex. MLIS, MLS, JD, MBA) preferred
• Experience within a corporate setting as a librarian, information specialist, paralegal / legal assistant, lawyer or any law-related area
• An understanding of and familiarity working with corporate and securities documents, transactions, and issues
• Strong knowledge of the US & Global capital markets
• In-depth knowledge of SEC filing content and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other financial or business research resources
• Good internet research skills, strong writing skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, also: Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; able to work with formulas, filters and auto-lookup. Familiarity with portals, especially Plumtree or BEA Aqualogic

Job Code ND-04R (resumes in Word preferred)

Check out our website www.wontawk.com for further opportunities!

For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral: Contact: Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com 212/869-3348

WONTAWK
Superior Staffing for Librarians and Other Information Professionals
25 West 43rd Street, #812
New York NY 10036

[posted August 18,2008]

Information Specialist — Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

The Information Specialist provides quick reference and in-depth research on legal, regulatory, tax, corporate and general matters, using the Library’s print and electronic resources.

Job Responsibilities include: Performing database searches (Lexis, Westlaw, Dialog, Internet, CourtLink, Livedgar, D&B, Securities Data, 10K Wizard, MicroPatent, etc); setting up electronic news, SEC and docket watches using the most effective options that meet the attorney’s needs; developing and teaching courses on how to do effective legal research for legal and administrative staff; staying up-to-date on changes in legal and financial services, the business community, major legal and regulatory changes, and legal and library-related technologies; evaluating new print and electronic resources and assisting in managing the library collection by making informed recommendations; contributing to the monthly Library Bulletin and other Library communications such as bibliographies and pathfinders; performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements include: Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited library school. Must have 4+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate library. Must have excellent legal, legislative, regulatory, corporate, tax and general research and reference skills. Must have extensive database knowledge and skills and a good understanding of the legal profession, including a basic knowledge of litigation and transactional practices. Must be able to work as a team player, working cooperatively with all personnel. Must be capable of solving problems and work well under pressure. Must have strong client service skills, excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) and health club privileges. This position is full time and the hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. An evening transportation plan will be provided.

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to Deborah Collum at dcollum@cravath.com .

[posted August 18, 2008]

Reference and Electronic Content Librarian — Cozen O'Connor

The Philadelphia office of Cozen O’Connor is hiring a Research and Electronic Content Librarian. Position provides research assistance to all legal and non-legal staff in all locations. Position develops and supports Firm and Library research tools, such as the Library Portal, the library newsletter, and the current awareness tools, including OZMOSYS, LNPublisher, RSS Feed and other alert services. Responsible for assisting with Library training, both initial and on-going in all offices. Assists with library projects, including collection development.

Specific Duties:

• Performs substantive legal and non-legal reference and research for all staff in all offices using various online, print and CD Rom resources. Bills time for substantive research. Responsible for overall image of Library Portal Page, creating and maintaining all pages and links using SharePoint.
• Acts as liaison to legal and administrative units to teach and assist with the developments of research resources on the Portal.
• Provides all employees with access to current awareness information and tools through various platforms, including OZMOSYS, LNPublisher, RSSFeeds, etc. Manages and develops current awareness of electronic and non-electronic distribution assuring that recipients are receiving properly focused materials. Also publishes Library newsletter using MS Publisher.
• Assists with library orientation and on-going training for legal and non-legal staff.
• As part of the library’s collection development process, position reviews resources in all formats and makes recommendations to Director of Library Services.
• Assists with such professional projects, including data analysis and report writing as requested by Director and Manager of Library services.
• Reviews various professional library issues and advises Director of Library Services on the implementation of professional library policies and procedures.

Position reports to the Director of Library Services.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Library Science required.
• Firm Law library experience – three years preferred.
• Ability to work with SharePoint, MS Publisher, Excel, Access and other systems.
• Knowledge of commercial legal databases.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to the attention of Jill Poretta.
Email: jporetta@cozen.com. Fax: 215-701-2496.

[posted August 18,2008]

Reference Librarian, Corporate/Law, New York

New Position: International law firm with eight offices in six countries and more than 570 attorneys from diverse heritages and backgrounds is seeking an Experienced Corporate Research Librarian to support its attorneys.  Join one of the most highly respected firms in this challenging role.

THE POSITION:  Provide reference and research to the firm’s attorneys from a wide range of online and print business and law data resources to research companies, mergers and acquisitions, etc. Take creative and proactive approach to fulfilling information needs of attorneys. Responsibilities include: preparing and presenting orientation and training sessions on Firm’s corporate resources, monitoring the SEC/ Exchanges for new rules and changes in regulations, remaining current on new offerings in corporate print and online resources, making recommendations on the applicability of such resources to our practice, authoring the corporate page on LibraryPortal, providing general as well as corporate reference service.

REQUIREMENTS:   Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate reference with law firm experience, be proficient in: LivEdgar, Mergermetrics, SDC, Global Access, Bloomberg, general legal and business databases.  Experience in law firm setting required.  Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills required.  Ability to work under deadline demands.  Good oral and written communication.

Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm,  Monday - Friday

Job Code: FG-03     (resumes in Word preferred)

Check out our website: www.wontawk.com

For further details on this job, to send your resume to:
Contact:  Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com  212 / 869-3348 
WONTAWK
25 W 43rd Street, NY NY 10036

Superior Staffing for Librarians and Other Information Professionals

[posted August 11, 2008]

Emerging Technologies Librarian — Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn Law School seeks a dynamic Emerging Technologies Librarian to implement new technology and to provide electronic services to support the library’s research, reference and instruction programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the department’s webmaster
• Coordinate and facilitate the use of online instructional materials
• Explore new technologies for future library services
• Co-teach research courses to upper level law students
• Participate in a faculty liaison program
• Contribute to collection development decisions
• Participate in a reference rotation
• Act as the primary contact to Lexis, Westlaw and Bloomberg

Requirements:

• Both an ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree and an ABA-accredited J.D. degree
• One year of prior academic library experience
• Teaching level knowledge of print and digital legal resources
• Demonstrated initiative in using current technology to enhance legal education and information literacy
• Proficiency in using a range of web authoring tools
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Brooklyn Law School is a private, independent law school. We offer a competitive compensation package and the salary is commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and the names of three references with addresses and telephone numbers to:

Linda Holmes
Associate Law Librarian
Brooklyn Law School
250 Joralemon St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
linda.holmes@brooklaw.edu

[posted August 4, 2008]

Conflicts Specialist — Jackson Lewis LLP

Jackson Lewis LLP – a nationwide law firm specializing in employment and labor law on behalf of management – has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conflicts Specialist, who will collaborate in the design of a new Conflicts initiative, review and respond to Conflicts requests interacting directly with all levels of attorneys and staff, issue reports, maintain essential documentation, and provide oversight of the Conflicts program.

Among requirements are: a minimum 3-5 years law firm conflicts experience including review and response to conflict check inquiries, solid business research and analytical skills, and understanding of database elements.

For consideration, please contact (no calls, please):
Catherine M. Dillon, Director of Information Services  DillonC@JacksonLewis.com

Jackson Lewis values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

[posted August 4, 2008]

Research Services Supervisor — WilmerHale

WilmerHale, a global law firm with over 1000 attorneys on three continents, seeks a Research Services Supervisor for our New York office, which contains 160 lawyers practicing across many fields.

Under the supervision of the Research Services Manager and NY Director of Administration, the New York Research Services Supervisor has primary responsibility for supervising the New York Library, including:

• Manages and provides leadership to New York Library staff; oversees day-to-day operations in the New York library.
• Oversees reference and research conducted by the New York library staff, including reference, on-line research, interlibrary loan and document delivery.
• Conducts cost effective and thorough research meeting tight deadlines. Assures the timeliness and cost effective completion of all research requests in accordance with departmental processes and standards. Reviews complex research strategies used by staff for complicated requests as needed. Acts as liaison to New York based administrative and practice departments.
• Works with the RSM and Research Services Supervisors on the development and management of the New York library collection.
• Works with other department managers to coordinate information resources support throughout the firm.

Qualifications:

M.L.S. required. J.D. beneficial.

Three to five years experience in a large law firm library demonstrating resources and staff management skills in legal and business research is required. Knowledge of research techniques, standard reference tools, legal bibliography and business reference sources, and legal and non-legal computer databases.

This is an exempt position. We offer an excellent benefits package.

For consideration, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to nechelle.defreitas@wilmerhale.com. Please include the job requisition number 200514 in the subject line of your email.
For additional information regarding this position please visit our website www.wilmerhale.com.

[posted June 9, 2008]

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