Monday, January 07, 2013
Law Librarian - Halloran & Sage LLP (Hartford)
Law Librarian - Halloran & Sage LLP
(Hartford) is an established, multi-practice law firm serving a diverse
cross section of clients in the private and public sectors. We have an
exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly skilled Law Librarian,
located in our Hartford office. The successful candidate will possess
excellent interpersonal communication, and strong organizational skills.
The candidate will take pride in his or her professionalism, be
detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-confident with the ability to
work on a team or independently in a highly productive and fast paced
environment. Job Description: The Law Librarian is responsible for the
overall administration of the Firm’s Law Library and electronic research
resources for all Firm locations. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to: Managing the operations of the law library, including
provision of reference and research services; interlibrary loan; online
information retrieval; acquisitions and collection development;
organization and inventorying of library materials; and library
accounting and budgeting; Conducting in-depth research in wide range of
areas including practice-specific areas of law, business intelligence,
public records, legislative history, medical and news/media. Training
lawyers, staff and others on the use of Internet-based legal research
programs such as Westlaw and emerging electronic resources such as
Google Scholar, electronic journals, on-line court dockets and
legislative materials. Conducting periodic reviews of new and existing
electronic resources with an eye toward improved service and research
efficiencies. Performing various cataloging and inventorying procedures
for all types of library resources. Skills and Experience Required: An
advanced degree in library science, law or business is required. Minimum
of 5 years’ of professional experience as Law Librarian. Expertise with
online systems including Westlaw and other online systems used in law
firms. Demonstrated experience in fiscal planning and budgeting.
Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to work effectively
with all levels of the firm with tact and diplomacy. Demonstration of
high degree of trustworthiness commensurate to handling confidential and
sensitive material. Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If being a vital part of a professional team excites you, and you seek
to enhance your career with one of the largest law firms in Connecticut
with offices in Hartford, Middletown, Westport, Danbury, New London and
Washington, D.C., this is the opportunity for you. Halloran & Sage
offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, competitive salaries
and generous benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with salary
requirements to: humanresources@halloran-sage.com.