High Level Legal Research Expert

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeResearch Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Job Overview

We are a leading Australian law firm known for exceptional service and operational excellence. As a Senior Librarian, you will be responsible for delivering high-level legal and business research, curating authoritative resources, and working in a collaborative way to support our lawyers.

The successful candidate will conduct high-quality legal research, evaluate emerging research tools, and ensure the library collections remain current, cost-effective, and aligned to practice group priorities.

You will work closely with various departments, including IT, General Counsel, and Knowledge. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Providing expert, timely legal and commercial research using electronic and manual research tools
  • Maintaining and developing the firm's library collections, including acquisition, licensing, and cataloguing to maximise value for money
  • Designing and delivering targeted training for lawyers and corporate services staff on legal research techniques and database use
  • Developing current awareness services and bespoke alerts covering legislative change, case-law developments, industry news, and competitor intelligence
  • Liaising with external networks such as law libraries, professional bodies, and vendors to benchmark services and represent the firm in the broader legal information community

The role operates within the Library & Research Services function of the Operational Excellence team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

  • A postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
  • Minimum 5 years' library and legal research experience within a law firm or comparable legal environment
  • Demonstrated mastery of Australian and international legal research sources and sophisticated search methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of library systems and collaborative technologies; familiarity with AI-assisted research tools desirable
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to communicate complex research findings concisely to partners and lawyers
  • Experience designing and facilitating training programmes for legal professionals and support staff
  • Excellent analytical skills with the capacity to meet multiple, time-sensitive deadlines in a professional manner

Eligibility for ALIA Associate Membership is also required. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and engagement, offering a diverse and inclusive workplace, career development opportunities, community involvement, flexible working arrangements, and well-being benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to delivering exceptional client service.

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