Description :

1. Conducted comprehensive legal research and provided reference services to attorneys and staff across multiple offices.
2. Delivered timely and relevant information on legal matters, ensuring attorneys had access to necessary resources.
3. Advised management on emerging legal research tools and best practices for library operations.
4. Supervised vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and product demonstrations.
5. Trained legal staff on efficient research methodologies and database usage.
6. Managed library collections, ensuring all materials were current and relevant to user needs.
7. Maintained budget oversight for library expenditures, aligning resources with strategic goals.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

MLIS

Description :

1. Ensured compliance with federal court orders while managing legal research resources effectively.
2. Oversaw procurement and budget management for legal resources, aligning purchases with user needs.
3. Managed a law library program under US district court oversight, facilitating educational programs for legal clerks.
4. Coordinated library tours and workshops for law students and juvenile offenders, promoting legal education.
5. Conducted thorough literature searches, compiled accession lists, and annotated legal materials.
6. Advised attorneys on complex legal research strategies, enhancing their case preparation.
7. Recommended and acquired updated legal resources to maintain a current and comprehensive library collection.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MLIS

Description :

1. Conducted regular updates of state and federal legal resources to ensure accuracy and compliance.
2. Provided expert reference services to legal professionals and patrons, enhancing their research capabilities.
3. Developed tailored legal research strategies for diverse user needs, improving research outcomes.
4. Utilized county law library resources to supplement legal documentation unavailable in-house.
5. Managed the supply chain of legal forms, ensuring availability for clients pursuing legal actions.
6. Created and maintained comprehensive lists of local legal aid resources for patrons.
7. Facilitated workshops on legal research techniques for both staff and patrons.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Senior

Education

MLS

Description :

1. Supervised and managed a federal court library, providing comprehensive legal research support across jurisdictions.
2. Delivered expert reference services utilizing Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.
3. Established efficient library systems and services for three federal court libraries, enhancing user experience.
4. Oversaw renovations and relocations of library facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
5. Edited and published the Opinion Summary Newsletter, highlighting significant Third Circuit precedential opinions.
6. Created an Intranet database for digesting and indexing Third Circuit precedential opinions, improving accessibility.
7. Conducted historical research to maintain and archive vital court materials.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MLS

Description :

1. Provided comprehensive reference assistance using both print and electronic resources, including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
2. Managed invoice processing and library budget tracking using Excel spreadsheets.
3. Acquired and cataloged new legal publications to enhance library holdings.
4. Facilitated interlibrary loan requests, ensuring timely access to necessary materials.
5. Provided support for legal document reproduction and distribution for patrons.
6. Engaged with library users to assess their research needs and improve service delivery.
7. Maintained library equipment and ensured optimal functionality for user access.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Executive

Education

MLIS

Description :

1. Executed technical services tasks such as processing legal materials, maintaining collections, and facilitating interlibrary loans.
2. Collected and analyzed legal articles for a weekly newsletter, enhancing client engagement.
3. Tracked billable hours and research requests to ensure accurate reporting.
4. Collaborated with the welcoming committee to onboard new attorneys, promoting library services effectively.
5. Addressed complex inquiries across diverse legal topics, providing accurate and timely information.
6. Enhanced user experience by organizing library resources and improving access to legal databases.
7. Trained legal staff on research tools and resources, fostering a knowledgeable work environment.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

MLIS

Description :

1. Supervised legal research clinic discussions on various topics, including post-conviction remedies and legal forms.
2. Assisted law clerks in their certification process through training manuals and exams.
3. Managed law library operations, ensuring effective resource allocation and staff training.
4. Recommended library policies and conducted orientation classes for inmates, enhancing legal literacy.
5. Coordinated library inventory and developed programs for legal research clinics and literacy initiatives.
6. Trained on compliance and audit inspections, ensuring adherence to facility standards.
7. Streamlined library expenditures by 25%, optimizing the legal collection.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Fresher

Education

MLS

Description :

1. Conducted thorough legal research and analysis to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
2. Managed and organized legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
3. Provided expert reference services to attorneys and staff, utilizing both print and digital resources.
4. Collaborated with legal teams to develop research strategies that align with case objectives.
5. Maintained and updated the law library's collection, ensuring the availability of current legal resources.
6. Assisted in the training of staff on legal research tools and methodologies.
7. Utilized advanced legal research databases to facilitate effective information retrieval and case law analysis.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Senior

Education

MLS

Description :

1. Handled reference requests from attorneys and legal staff, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
2. Maintained a Virtual Reference desk, providing support to patrons worldwide.
3. Compiled and analyzed usage statistics to inform collection development and resource allocation.
4. Managed the acquisition and weeding of books, journals, and legal materials in the Law Library collection.
5. Coordinated training sessions for attorneys on legal databases, enhancing their research skills.
6. Supervised technical services staff, promoting efficient library operations and user engagement.
7. Led marketing initiatives to promote library services, including open houses and training events.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MLS

Description :

1. Provided extensive legal reference services utilizing specialized databases and diverse resources.
2. Answered complex legal inquiries by leveraging knowledge of published and unpublished sources.
3. Evaluated the relevance and credibility of legal information for client inquiries.
4. Compiled thorough information packets, both electronic and paper, for legal professionals.
5. Maintained a comprehensive collection of research materials on federal laws and economics.
6. Ensured accuracy of the online library catalog through regular audits and updates.
7. Monitored and assessed the quality of preserved materials to meet established standards.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Executive

Education

MLIS

Description :

1. Filed important documents in a timely fashion.
2. Worked on the front desk and Assisted students with questions and concerns.
3. Organized all the books to further assist students.
4. Answered calls for the library to further assist anyone in need of our services.
5. Participated in the efficient disposal of old and/or obsolete legal materials.
6. Prepared shipments for delivery of raw materials and books and processed materials for circulation.
7. Assisted in reviewing reports of goods received and inspecting merchandise to verify conformance to the packing slip and other specifications.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Worked independently for a legal filing service with clients such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Winn Dixie.
2. Update their law books so the lawyers had the most current information.
3. Physically exchanged old pages for new ones, communicated with publishers as needed, and was a liaison between these libraries and Sharp Information Services.
4. Because of the independent nature of my job, I was required to keep a log of each publication I updated and the amount of time it took to update it.
5. Organized and circulated patent documents and research materials.
6. Created and distributed specialized reports to meet attorneys' needs.
7. Performed a variety of clerical duties as assigned including the pickup and sorting of mail.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Archived legislative histories of the U.S.
2. Conducted in-depth research on legal citations for various Attorneys.
3. Provided reference and information services.
4. Searched bibliographies, and filled interlibrary loan requests.
5. Filed loose-leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals, and supplements.
6. Maintained and updated card catalogs using both manual and automated systems, maintained circulation records, checked material in and out of the library, and maintained the library operations files.
7. Assisted in organizing and maintaining a variety of standard law library records and files.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Set up computers.
2. Troubleshoot equipment issues (PC, Mac, etc.).
3. Lifted and moved equipment to various locations in the building.
4. Provided technical assistance with hardware, software, and end-user training.
5. Knowledged of Windows and Mac computers is helpful.
6. Knowledged of the area of cataloging/metadata, including knowledge of national and international standards of resource description, subject cataloging, classification, and MARC.
7. Experienced with law-related materials.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA