Join the Law Society library team as one of our enquiries librarians, with special responsibility for collections and acquisitions.
Full information on the role is on our website. For an informal conversation before applying, please contact me, farah.wise@lawsociety.org.uk.
Assistant Librarian (Collections)
Salary: £37,300 – £44,400, plus 3% flex fund after 3 months, plus comprehensive benefits
Job type: Permanent
What we’re looking for:
You will have proven experience of legal information enquiry work and of research using hardcopy and online databases.
You will have strong analytical skills to assess collection needs and make informed decisions based on your extensive knowledge of current UK legal information resources.
Your positive professional attitude and proactive approach, will enable you to take the lead on collection development projects, adapt to new challenges and take the initiative with creative solutions.
With excellent communication skills and customer service experience, you will confidently work with our members and colleagues to deliver our fantastic professional enquiry service to the large membership of solicitors across England and Wales.
What’s in it for you:
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. The successful candidate will join a progressive membership organisation with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise. We’re committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.
We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and excellent professional development opportunities. We support a hybrid way of working and would expect you to be present in our London library four days each week.
A right to work in the UK is required for this role.
Closing date: 14 June 2026
We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy early if the right candidate is identified.
The Law Society is the membership body for the legal profession and our members are at the heart of what we do. In this role, you will work directly with them to deliver excellent research and collection services that support their legal practice and professional excellence.
Best wishes, Farah
Farah Wise
Library Services Manager
T: 020 7320 5946 | W: www.lawsociety.org.uk
The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL
