An opportunity exists for an experienced and qualified librarian to join our Library team in Melbourne on a 12-month contract basis.
Your day
As a member of a high-performing and client-focused national team, the Research Librarian’s main focus is to deliver a high quality legal and business research service and to participate in current awareness activities ensuring the lawyers are kept up to date on all legal and business developments relevant to the practice groups and their clients.
In this role there are local duties including managing the collection, delivering training to lawyers and promoting the Library, and the value it can bring, throughout the firm. There will be opportunity to be involved in a broad range of projects that support the key objectives of our Library team.
Your career trajectory
Our team is looking for a Research Librarian, who has the desire to learn and develop their career with us. We will support you on your journey and will give you access to our career framework when you join, providing a clear understanding of high performance at each career stage at Allens.
We also recognise that every employee’s experience is different, and at Allens we know that successful and enjoyable careers come through your focus and commitment to being the best you can be, in an environment where you are supported and encouraged and have clarity on key processes and decisions. Our career deal is a key part in achieving this; our deal asks you to take the lead for your career, with us providing the coaching and support to help you meet your goals and aspirations.
What you’ll bring
You will work in a cohesive and supportive team where a flexible, resourceful and proactive attitude is a must, along with a strong commitment to quality customer service.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Management and previous experience in a research role in a law library or professional services environment are essential.
Work pattern
The role is being offered on a full-time, 12-month contract, basis.
We support a hybrid working model where working from home part of the week is the norm.
About Allens
Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work.
From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asia region for almost 200 years, to acting on numerous ‘firsts’ across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like.
Over this time, we’ve grown in scale and reach, today offering clients a global network of 40 offices in 28 locations through our global alliance with Linklaters.
There is enormous strength in the unique backgrounds and life experiences our people bring to the firm. Our culture and performance is enriched by our differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and social diversity, age, ability, and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples.
What we’ll offer
You will be an integral part of a high performing, national team and have an opportunity to work with genuine market leaders.
At Allens, we provide lifelong learning that develops you personally and professionally, and access to people and leaders who can help you become the best you can be. You’ll be given ongoing opportunities to get involved and to take your career all the way.
You’ll enjoy a range of other benefits including free gym membership, staff discounts with hundreds of suppliers and regular social and sporting activities. Allens also leads the profession in community investment, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
Are you ready to begin?
We prefer to hear from you directly.
Please submit your resume via our on-line careers site addressed to Claudia Fong, Resourcing Consultant.
If this isn’t the position for you, please tell your friends or colleagues about it.
Advertised: 10 Sep 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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