UK: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Legal Information Officer

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are recruiting for a Legal Information Officer to join their team. The role will work closely with an allocated practice area and the wider information team.

The role will include the following:

 Administrative tasks

·         To manage the ‘Check in’ of serials, distribution of new books and loose-leaf updates

·         To update library management system as orders are delivered by external suppliers

·         To maintain library collections e.g.: shelving, checking in on-loan books, labelling old editions

·         To manage stock withdrawals and check for missing books

·         To update Catalogue records e.g.: linking to online versions, changing locations

·         To assist with processing invoices eg: checking accuracy

·         To claim for missing issues of journals or loose-leaf updates

Enquiry inbox support:

·         To order books and other items from agent (following procurement policy)

·         To photocopy articles and law reports from the various London library collections (supporting Legal Research team in Manchester)

·         To answer queries about database access issues as appropriate

 

Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience)

·         Preferably the candidate is either looking for a one year pre- or post- library graduate qualification placement.

·         Some experience of working in a team, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment

·         Previous experience working in a library (corporate or professional services organisations preferred)

·         Confident manner and with high level of communication skills both written and verbal

·         Demonstrable ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure.

Demonstrable organisational skills and attention to detail

In order to apply, please go to: https://freshfields.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=170000AR

Kay Clough

Recruitment Advisor

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
65 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1HS
M +44 7738186997
[email protected]
www.freshfields.com