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Due Diligence Researcher—HedgeOp Compliance, LLC Library Opportunities — Infocurrent Information Management StaffingCalling all law librarians……Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you ready for a management position? Do you have SEC filings experience? Do you need a temp assignment? INFOCURRENT has several permanent and temporary opportunities for any MLS with law firm experience. Please send resume to tesse.santoro@infocurrent.com [posted May 12, 2008] Head of Reference, Major Law Firm — WontawkThis international law firm promotes high standards and will encourage you to be active in your pursuit of continuing education and professional growth for yourself and your staff. They are seeking a candidate with demonstrated leadership to fill this important position as Head of Reference, responsible for overseeing on-site operations, monitoring the Reference Desk work flow, formulating reference and related library policy, and performing professional reference and related library services. THE POSITION: M.L.S. degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of three-five years library experience, preferably in a law library in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to contribute to administrative decisions requiring initiative and judgment. Detailed knowledge of classification schemes. Demonstrated knowledge of major legal and non-law related databases. Ability to perform legal and non-legal research in a time-sensitive, cost-efficient, creative and thorough way. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as a team member. Initiative and ability to work independently. Flexibility to assume other job responsibilities within the department as necessary. Job Code WG-07 (resumes in Word preferred) Check out our website www.wontawk.com for other opportunities! [posted May 12, 2008] Corporate Reference Librarian — WontawkIf you thrive on continuing professional growth, and enjoy using your information professional skills in creative ways, you are a good match for the Corporate Reference Librarian position in this outstanding international law firm. THE POSITION:Perform all corporate research and reference required in writing, by telephone or in person to assist lawyers, paralegals, staff, other librarians and clients in obtaining corporate information. This includes extensive research utilizing published sources, telephone contacts, service bureaus, in-house precedents, and legal and non-legal databases (approximately 25 requests per day). Assist in the education of lawyers and other firm personnel on the operation and services available in the Corporate Library. Participate in collection development. Engage outside research services to retrieve documents from distant locations, contact or correspond with agencies or organizations to obtain materials. Assist in the development of pathfinders and other training materials. Keep abreast of state-of-the-art librarianship and corporate reference materials and practices, including technological developments. Review articles and other pertinent information that would be of interest to the lawyers and alert them to developments. Handle requests to monitor news and government regulatory filings utilizing electronic resources or outside service bureaus as necessary. Assume the duties of the Corporate Librarian in his/her absence. Work on special projects. Off site travel is required to meet the demands of the job and the needs of the firm (5-10%). REQUIREMENTS:M.L.S. degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of one year experience in a corporate law library. Extensive knowledge of online databases and other computerized research systems. Commitment to accuracy. Excellent communication skills and ability to use those skills effectively in training others. Strong Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as a team member. Initiative and ability to work independently. Flexibility to assume other job responsibilities within the department as necessary. Ability to meet strict deadlines and effectively complete designated job assignments under significant time and supervisory pressure. Able to lift and move books and materials weighing up to ten pounds. Job Code WG-06 (resumes in Word preferred) For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:Contact: Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com 212 / 869-3348 [posted May 12, 2008] Library Assistant, Serials — Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPMonday – Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm, OT as needed. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a global firm with over 1100 attorneys and the #2 ranked law firm on American Lawyer’s A-List magazine, is seeking out a highly motivated, dynamic and committed individual to join our team in Library and Research Services. Perform daily check-in, claim missing materials, maintains accurate records in SydneyPLUS serials module; performs serial renewals on a regular schedule; assist with maintaining serials module. Experience Required:
Please email cover letter, resume and salary history to hr@weil.com Only qualified candidates will be contacted. [posted May 12, 2008] Due Diligence Researcher—HedgeOp Compliance, LLCDue Diligence Background Research Associate: We are a fast-growing hedge fund service provider located on Park Avenue that is looking for someone that is motivated, organized and detail oriented to perform extensive due diligence and public records research on prospective money managers for our fund of hedge fund clients. Research responsibilities will include SEC Filings Research (i.e., 13D, 13G, 13F etc.), Regulatory Filings Record Research, Public Record Research (i.e., Civil and Criminal Records, Judgments, Liens, etc.), NASD Violations or Disciplinary Issues, Educational/Employment Verifications, Service Providers Verifications, News Articles Research, Credit Report Checks, Reference Checks, Good Standing Checks, Due Diligence Questionnaire Response Review. Prior experience as a corporate paralegal or researcher is a plus. Candidate must be proficient using the World Wide Web, LEXIS/NEXIS, Westlaw, Excel and Microsoft Office Please send résumé to hr@hedgeop.com with “Research Position” in the subject line. [posted May 5, 2008] Researcher / Information Specialist, Full-time or Part-time — Fox News ChannelFox News Channel is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic research professional for its New York City information center. If your love for research is equaled only by your interest in news, we want to hear from you. Candidates must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule -- including evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts. Only candidates with experience using several online databases (Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint, etc.) and the Internet for research purposes will be considered. Qualified individuals must be able to handle multiple and varied research assignments, in fields ranging from politics to business to entertainment. This could involve confirming facts for a story, putting together a briefing book for reporters, finding guest contacts, and many other activities. Candidates should have a nose for retrieving and analyzing information, be able to meet tight deadlines, and work well in a team atmosphere. They must be able to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are also required. Attention to detail is a must. A demonstrable knowledge of current events is key. A bachelor's degree is required and an advanced degree is a plus.NO PHONE CALLS! Please fax your cover letter and resume along with SALARY REQUIREMENTS to (212) 301-8583 or E-mail your resume to foxnewsjob@aol.com ZIPPED FILES WILL NOT BE OPENED! Send cover letters and resumes as a single document. Fox News Channel is an equal opportunity employer. [posted April 21, 2008] Library Services Researcher — Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C.Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C., a full-service law firm with headquarters in New York City has an opening for a Library Services Researcher. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Resumes should be submitted to: [posted April 14, 2008] Senior Associate Librarian — Morrison & Foerster LLPMorrison & Foerster LLP is a premier global law firm committed to delivering success for our clients around the world. We achieve that by hiring the best talent for every position in the Firm. High performance is a core shared value. Our progressive workplace policies and our commitment to diversity and collegiality create an ideal environment ideally suited to teamwork. We are proud of our numerous workplace awards, including being named to FORTUNE’s list of Best Companies to Work For, American Lawyer’s ''A'' list, and for several years running, have been the Vault survey’s #1 law firm for diversity. You will work with great people in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Come join our group of dedicated professionals and discover the opportunities to grow your skills and career. Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Responsibilities: The Senior Associate Librarian provides expert reference and research services. Leads and/or provides support for local and firmwide library projects and initiatives. Ensures client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position. Requirements:
Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data. Please apply on-line by visiting the Careers link at http://www.mofo.com/. This job is listed under job ID 20753 (Flash technology is required). If you do not have flash technology, email your resume to jobs2008@mofo.com noting the JobID in the subject line. [posted April 7, 2008] Assistant Technical Services Librarian — Debevoise & Plimpton LLPDebevoise & Plimpton LLP, an international law firm with over 700 attorneys has an opening for an Assistant Technical Services Librarian in its New York office. The Assistant Technical Services Librarian will be responsible for all aspects of the library's acquisitions including ordering, renewing, processing invoices, and reconciling vendor statements. Responsibilities:
For confidential consideration, please send cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements via mail, fax or e-mail to: Bess Reynolds [posted March 31, 2008] Corporate Knowledge Management Specialist — Debevoise & Plimpton LLA global law firm of 700+ attorneys seeks a Corporate Knowledge Management Specialist. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the KM Manager and Library & KM Director and will also work closely with the Library Research Manager. Responsibilities include:
Position requires vision, hearing and speech capabilities such that computers, keyboards, and telephones may be easily utilized. Salary: commensurate with experienceFor consideration, please contact: Patrick V. DiDomenico [posted February 4, 2008] Part Time Reference Librarian — Debevoise & Plimpton LLPA global law firm of 700+ attorneys seeks a dynamic librarian to provide Part Time Reference Services in the New York office, one day a week on Friday only. The librarian reports to the Research Manager. The successful candidate for this position will join the library & knowledge management staff in our newly renovated department. Duties: The part time Reference Librarian is
responsible for providing on-site general, business and corporate
reference services to patrons of the Law Library. Salary commensurate with experience. To Apply: Send letter of application, current resume, and three professional references to the attention of:Steven A. Lastres, JD, MLIS [posted January 7, 2008] Advertise your position here!Rates are $75 for four weeks. Send job descriptions as a
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