Part-Time Law Librarian — Research & Training

Piper Alderman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program

Learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave up to 26 weeks

Salary Continuance insurance

Purchased annual leave options

Office social events

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion and Reconcilli?5

Job summary

Piper Alderman in Sydney invites applications for an experienced Law Librarian to join our Library Services team on a part-time basis, two days per week. You will deliver reference and research services, conduct legal updates, and train staff in research resources.

The role requires five years in a law library, strong research skills, and excellent communication. Join a premier national law firm with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in librarianship (or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years' experience in a law library.
• Experience presenting legal research training programs.
• An understanding of the legislative process and legal concepts.
• Thorough understanding of legal research methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide both simple and complex reference and research services across print and electronic resources.
• Conduct daily media and legislative searches and distribute updates to relevant practice teams.
• Deliver regular training in using the library's online resources to new law clerks, law graduates and lawyers through induction or refresher training.
• Ensure lawyers are kept up to date with all legal developments relevant to their practice groups.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of practice reports.

Skills

Research skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Librarianship degree or equivalent

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Piper Alderman in Sydney invites applications for an experienced Law Librarian to join our Library Services team on a part-time basis, two days per week. You will deliver reference and research services, conduct legal updates, and train staff in research resources.

The role requires five years in a law library, strong research skills, and excellent communication. Join a premier national law firm with opportunities for professional development.