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The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Law Society library team as Librarian (Systems and Services), responsible for our Library Management System and other library systems, and supporting the delivery of a high quality, professional legal research service for our members.
You will work directly with our members handling a range of research requests including on case law, legislation, precedents and commentary, providing excellent research services that support our members’ legal practice and professional excellence. A senior member of the Library team, you will coach and support the professional development of our trainee librarians, helping them contribute effectively to the service.
The Law Society is the membership body for the legal profession and our members are at the heart of what we do.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience of systems administration for SirsiDynix Symphony with Enterprise LMS or similar. You will be highly IT literate with effective problem solving skills and an ability to pick up new apps quickly.
You will have proven experience of legal information enquiry work and of research using hardcopy and online databases.
With excellent interpersonal skills, you will confidently work with colleagues, account managers and users 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. Please note: if you are an internal applicant, our pay policy will apply.
We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy early if the right candidate is identified.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, governm ent and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
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