This page contains postings for jobs in law librarianship in the SWALL area, as well as a selection of links to pages that contain job postings both nationally and in the SWALL area. Current Job Postings
Research Librarian: Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, is seeking a Research Librarian to join its Research Department. The regular hours for the position are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Consideration is being given to filling the position in any one of a number of GT’s national offices, including, but not limited to, Denver, Phoenix, or Las Vegas. Duties include:
Greenberg Traurig has a broad collection of print and electronic resources, knowledge management databases, virtual training resources, a comprehensive Intranet, and a strong commitment to technology. The Research Department staff serves the research needs of more than 1700 attorneys in more than 30 offices around the globe. The research librarians work as a team to ensure that all GT personnel, independent of location, receive equally high levels of service and support. Required qualifications:
Desired qualifications:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, please submit your resume by email, with salary requirement noted, to ResearchHires@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1700 attorneys serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the U.K., the firm operates as Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP. Additionally, Greenberg Traurig has strategic alliances with the following independent law firms: Studio Santa Maria in Milan and Rome and W’Law Weber Wicki Partners Ltd. in Zürich. The firm was Chambers and Partners' USA Law Firm of the Year in 2007 and among the Top 3 in the International Law Firm of the Year at the 2009 The Lawyer Awards. For additional information, please visit www.gtlaw.com.Added June 3, 2011
Position Title: Manager of Library Services Location: Dallas Position Overview: The primary responsibilities of the Manager of Library Services are to manage budget, cost recovery, and invoices; provide informal and formal training on library policies and procedures, subscriptions, and electronic resources; handle contract negotiations and manage contractual and non-contractual vendor relationships; and supervise library staff of four (4) librarians. The Manager also oversees the daily operations of the reference and research services; manual and computerized literature searching, and firm resources. The Manager represents the library to professional associations, legal and corporate libraries, publishers, vendors, and other organizations. The position involves multi-state, multi-branch responsibilities; attention to employee communications, productivity, work place, and technological developments, missions, goals, objectives; and contributing to the firm's overall reputation and profitability. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in library or information science required; course work in law librarianship or legal bibliography; Masters Degree in library or information science preferred; and a Juris Doctor degree is desirable. Minimum of 5 years of law library experience with managerial level duties, previous law firm experience desired. Extensive knowledge of on-line databases including Westlaw, Lexis, CourtLink, CourtExpress and 10K Wizard; Demonstrated ability to manage electronic resources and information; familiarity with current library technologies and diverse information systems; Strong leadership, management, problem solving, organizational and PC skills; Ability to select, develop and motivate people and create a positive team environment; Developed interpersonal skills to interact with employees and others outside the firm; Ability to effectively manage/adapt to multiple changing priorities; Accustomed to working as a team leader and member; Outstanding skills in legal reference, research, online services, and organizational planning; Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity. Please email, fax, or mail your resume to the Human Resources department: Thompson & Knight LLP One Arts Plaza 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201-2533 fax: (214) 999-9173 Our commitment to serving clients is reflected in our commitment to our employees. In addition to offering competitive salaries, the Firm provides an excellent benefits package. Thompson & Knight LLP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Added May 23, 2011 Positions are posted for 60 days or until the listed closing date. If you would like to post a position, please email the position description and contact information to Emily Lawson,editor. Employment Links National SWALL-Area Arkansas Library Association Jobline Kansas Library Association Job Postings Missouri Library Association Jobline New Mexico Library Association Job Postings Texas State Library - Jobline for Librarians |
