About us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About the role
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Research Librarian to join our Library & Research services team in a part time capacity, 3 days per week. Working as part of the wider Information Technology & Knowledge team, your primary responsibility will be to provide a high level of library and legal research assistance to our internal clients ranging from Graduate lawyers to Partners.
This role offers plenty of variety with duties including:
- Performing both simple and complex legal and business research tasks using electronic and manual research tools
- Preparing and presenting various legal research training materials and programs, including graduate and clerk research training programs
- Providing market, industry and sector analysis reports to support firm and sector initiatives
- Assist in the management, maintenance and curation of knowledge databases and tools
- Perform accessioning, cataloguing, filing, loose-leaf filing and updating of circulation records within the library management system
- Participation in national library projects and activities
About you
You will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role, met by your confidence in your ability to build relationships quickly across all levels within the firm. A strong attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills and excellent verbal & written communication skills are all necessary skills to see you thrive in this role.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will also have the following:
- Ideally two years’ experience providing library and research services preferably in a legal/ business environment
- Tertiary qualification in Librarianship, and eligibility for Associate (professional) membership of the Australian Library Information Association is desirable and highly regarded
- A thorough understanding of research methodologies, together with the ability to analyse complex information requests
- Experience using a variety of software applications including Library Systems (FIRST Library Management Systems is desirable), Research databases, Microsoft Office 365 applications, information/records management systems and databases to process, store, retrieve and report information
- Experience in developing and presenting training programs in efficient research methods
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index’s 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Women, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
As part of the recruitment process we request that the preferred applicant participates in a National Police Check, prior to offer of employment at Maddocks. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.
At Maddocks, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all staff and clients and have a COVID-safe policy in place.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
