Senior Legal Knowledge & Research Manager

Moore & Van Allen, PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore & Van Allen PLLC in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Manager of Research & Knowledge Management to lead the library, oversee collections, systems, staff, and services, and partner with attorneys and leadership. The role is hands-on and in-person, requiring collaboration with vendors and external library partners.

The ideal candidate has a MLIS and at least five years in a law library or legal research setting, strong knowledge of legal bibliography, and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• MLIS or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in a law library or legal research environment required.
• Strong knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research, and law library operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory and people management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer library collection and vendor management, including contracts for resources.
• Provide research support to attorneys and staff; lead training on tools and resources.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate library staff; manage budget for print/electronic resources.
• Maintain automated catalog and oversee circulation; ensure ongoing instruction in resources.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and space planning; collaborate with leadership and external partners.

Skills

Library leadership

Research services

Budget management

Vendor relations

Training & onboarding

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Electronic resources management

Job description

Moore & Van Allen PLLC in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Manager of Research & Knowledge Management to lead the library, oversee collections, systems, staff, and services, and partner with attorneys and leadership. The role is hands-on and in-person, requiring collaboration with vendors and external library partners.

The ideal candidate has a MLIS and at least five years in a law library or legal research setting, strong knowledge of legal bibliography, and proven supervisory experience.