Research Systems & Services Library Clerk (20 Hours)

Stinson LLP; Kansas City, Philadelphia (MO, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Systems & Services Clerk to support the maintenance of their research resources. This role involves managing print and electronic collections, processing requests, and ensuring the organization of library materials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced office environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various projects while enhancing your professional skill set in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of LAA experience or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the Firm's collections of print and online resources.
• Process library mail and update records in the Integrated Library System.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma

College or business school

Tools

Integrated Library System

Job description

Description

Summary

The Research Systems & Services (RS&S) Clerk assists in maintaining the Firm's collections of print, serials, and online research resources. This includes filing loose-leaf services, responding to copy requests, re-shelving books, processing the mail and access maintenance duties for electronic resources (usernames, passwords, seat assignment, account creation, etc.). The RS&S Clerk will also participate in various projects as assigned.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 3-4 years LAA experience or equivalent.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Education & Experience

• College or business school.


• 1-3 years of clerical and filing experience preferred.


• Knowledge of Integrated Library System is a plus.


• Law Firm experience preferred.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administrative & Collection Maintenance (100%)
  
  
  
  • Process library mail.
  
  
  • Update records in the Integrated Library System.
  
  
  • Update material in the library collection following vendor instructions.
  
  
  • Prepare and organize the physical library collection, including labeling and shifting materials.
  
  
  • Locate books for updating and delivery.
  
  
  • Online access maintenance duties for electronic resources.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.


• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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