Full Job Description
Law Librarian – Cleveland
UB Greensfelder LLP is an AM Law 200, super-regional firm of 275 lawyers. We serve a wide range of clients that include individuals, sole proprietorships, public and privately held companies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, public bodies and nonprofit organizations. As one of the largest law firms in the U.S., UB Greensfelder provides excellence in client services on a regional, national, and international level.
We are currently seeking a full-time Law Librarian for our downtown Cleveland office.
Reporting to the Library Manager, the Law Librarian is responsible for maintaining the library’s collection of books, publications, documents, and other materials. The position assists with the use of Internet-based search tools specific to law and other resources as required. The Law Librarian furnishes information on library activities and assist attorneys, paralegals, and other professional staff to collect and organize legal resources.
Job Duties Include:
- Maintain the day to day operations of the law library at multiple locations
- Provide basic and advanced reference assistance in a wide range of areas of law, market research and more
- Conduct periodic reviews of new and existing electronic resources while moving toward improved services and research efficiencies (e.g.: Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw)
- Train lawyers and staff on the use of Internet-based legal research programs
- Update existing and create new instructional materials
- Manage library memberships, interlibrary loan services, online passwords and subscriptions, document delivery services, circulation, and routing of materials
- Maintain circulation records, check materials in and out of the library, and maintain library operations files
- Process invoices and communicate with vendors, and assist with planning the department budget
- Make recommendations to develop and/or expand the collection and improve library operations
- Work with other members of the Firm on system-wide projects, visits other firm libraries as needed
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or equivalent degree with at least 3-5 years’ experience. Work within a law library and familiarity with legal databases is preferred.
This position requires strong service orientation with the ability to research and analyze information.
Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication, as well as strong listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
UB Greensfelder offers an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability plans, and a generous paid time off policy.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the attention Human Resources at UB Greensfelder LLP, 1660 West 2nd Street, Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44113 or via the Career Page of the firm’s website at www.ubglaw.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
