Research Librarian
13 days ago
City of London
About the Company A leading international law firm is seeking a Library & Research Executive to join its highly respected Knowledge Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an information professional who is both a strong team player and confident working independently. The successful candidate will engage with colleagues across all levels and offices, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment. About the Role This is a superb opportunity to join a prestigious firm and contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking Knowledge and Information team at the heart of its London office. Responsibilities • Attend relevant practice group meetings to promote Library & Research services and strengthen internal relationships., • Build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments., • Partner with Library and Knowledge Services teams in other offices to share best practice and support a consistent, high-quality service globally., • Lead and participate in team projects as required., • Manage book orders for physical library collections in London, Geneva and the BVI, liaising with Knowledge Lawyers, fee-earners and colleagues on upcoming titles., • Support the Library and Research Advisor with subscription management, including maintaining catalogue records, handling renewals, and processing invoices., • Assist with budget management for physical and digital resources, including reconciling invoices with monthly Budget Holder reports., • Process new book arrivals for London and international offices, including cataloguing, updating records, labelling materials, and communicating updates to relevant teams., • Maintain the London print collection through shelving, circulation, shifting, weeding, and relocating materials., • Support the London “catalogue super user” in promoting cataloguing standards and best practice., • Deliver monthly library inductions for new joiners and tailored sessions for trainees within specific divisions., • Coordinate administrative tasks relating to trainee seat rotations., • Contribute to the firm’s current awareness services., • Handle research enquiries as part of the London Library enquiries team., • Update and maintain the firm’s intranet library pages, supporting wider teams and offices with their content. Qualifications MA Library or Information Science Minimum of 2 years' experience in a law firm Required Skills • Strong proficiency with online legal and business research platforms, including Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis+, Lexis Newsdesk, PitchBook, Orbis, and similar tools., • Basic understanding of library catalogue administration (experience with Soutron advantageous)., • Experience conducting competitive intelligence research for business development and strategic insights., • High level of PC literacy, particularly in Word and Excel., • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels., • Strong customer service orientation with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.