Reference Librarian

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LOCATION: 

New York, NY

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MAJOR INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM, NYC OFFICE

Opportunity to work in a busy, dynamic environment where your creativity and continuing professional growth will be encouraged.   

POSITION:  Handle or refer all general and specialized requests in writing, by telephone or in person for research, information and materials in legal or other disciplines (approximately 25 requests per day).   Conduct searches on online databases, including LEXIS, WESTLAW, Dialog, Dow Jones, Dun & Bradstreet, ChoicePoint and numerous other resources, including those developed in-house for precedential and related research.  Assist lawyers, paralegals, support staff and clients in conducting research and locating needed materials throughout the library or from other available resources (i.e., from online databases, the Internet, bookstores or other libraries).   Compile and prepare bibliographies, legislative histories, and legal research aids through manual and online systems.   Actively pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to ensure that all of the library’s reference and related services are the most efficient, cost-effective, and complete available.  Work on special projects and perform other departmental duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   MLS from an accredited institution and minimum of three years library experience.  Demonstrated knowledge of major legal and non-law related database systems. Ability to perform legal and non-legal research in a time-sensitive, cost-efficient, creative and thorough way.   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.  Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and to assign priorities effectively.

Job Code   WG-08     

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Contact: 

Sarah Warner    
swarner@wontawk.com       
212 / 869-3348 
WONTAWK
Superior Staffing for Librarians and Other Information Professionals
25 W 43rd Street, NY NY 10036