Library Research Specialist

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

Fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious Librarian (Library Research Specialist) to join our Library Research Services Team in Melbourne
- Work with a leading Australian law firm
- Full time permanent opportunity in our Melbourne office
- Grow your librarian and research services experience in the legal industry

The role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Librarian to join the Knowledge Management Team in Melbourne.

Working as part of a dynamic, supportive team, you will be responsible for providing library and research guidance to internal and external clients, as well as conducting regular group and individual training sessions.

Key responsibilities

This is exciting role will see you provide effective delivery of library and research assistance to the Melbourne office, including but not limited to:

- Performing legal research tasks for internal and external clients
- Conducting graduate and clerk research training programs, orientations and delivering legal research refresher courses
- Providing business intelligence research for internal clients including Legal and Business Support teams
- Evaluating products/services as required with the Library Manager
- Participation in national library projects and activities
- Working closely with Knowledge Management Lawyers for their information needs

Skills & Experience
- Work experience in a legal/corporate environment an advantage
- An understanding of research methodologies combined with experience in the use of library collections, databases, internet and other research sources
- Ability to analyse information requests and present relevant findings.
- Excellent teamwork skills with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude
- Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
- Tertiary qualifications in librarianship or information management is essential

In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to our internal clients.

The Melbourne Library Research Services team

Clayton Utz's Library Research Services team is part of a highly collaborative national team focused on providing market-leading information and research services to the Firm.

The firm

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Dynamic personalities who can collaborate, innovate and strive for success within our collegiate culture. In return we will work to help build the career you’ve always wanted.

How to Apply?

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331

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