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At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world-class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients.
We work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients.
The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years. To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Librarian to join our Library and Knowledge Team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
The Assistant Librarian will work with our Legal Information Manager and Assistant Librarian to provide an excellent legal information service to the firm and its clients.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Librarian will have responsibility for:
* Delivering effective training in the use of the firm’s information resources, to enable fee-earners and trainees to develop their legal research and information literacy skills;
* Updating and maintaining training manuals and user guides;
* Serials receipt and distribution;
* Cataloguing and maintenance of hard-copy and digital resources;
* Legal and business research and enquiry work;
* Looseleaf filing and shelving;
* Other duties as required.
Requirements
* A strong primary degree;
* An accredited qualification in library and information studies, or working towards same;
* Previous experience working in a legal information service (desirable, not essential);
* Previous experience designing and delivering end-user training (desirable, not essential);
* Familiarity with legal or business information resources (desirable, not essential);
* Keen interest in library training and education;
* Strong IT skills with a demonstrable interest in emerging technologies and developments;
* Accuracy and attention to detail;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Excellent critical thinking skills;
* Strong organisational and time-management skills; and
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Our Offer
Generous annual leave entitlement
On-site subsidised canteen and coffee dock
A great working environment
A lively sports and social club and active book club
Applications
To apply for this role, please email careers@mccannfitzgerald.com with your CV and, for a confidential discussion or for more information, please contact Eimear Power (Recruitment Manager) on +353 1 607 12 92
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Legal and Education
* Industries
Law Practice
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