Strategic Library & Research Director

Lease & LaBau, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lease & LaBau, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Library Services to oversee firmwide library operations and support attorneys with legal research, knowledge management, and business development needs. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of managing budgets and vendor relationships.

You will supervise library personnel, coordinate training, and drive initiatives in databases, collection development, and technology to enhance firm-wide research capabilities.

Qualifications

• JD or MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• 10+ years of law firm library experience.
• 3+ years of library management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and non-legal research resources and content formats.
• Strong leadership, research, budget management, and vendor negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing library personnel, policies, procedures, and services.
• Overseeing legal and non-legal research and providing high-level research support.
• Managing the firmwide library budget, vendor relationships, contracts, and cost recovery.
• Overseeing database/resource selection, collection development, and technology/automation initiatives.
• Partnering with IT and other departments on library technology, databases, and knowledge management.
• Developing and coordinating training and orientation programs for attorneys and staff.
• Analyzing library usage, expenses, and resources to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Knowledge resources

Education

JD or MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Lease & LaBau, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Library Services to oversee firmwide library operations and support attorneys with legal research, knowledge management, and business development needs. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of managing budgets and vendor relationships.

You will supervise library personnel, coordinate training, and drive initiatives in databases, collection development, and technology to enhance firm-wide research capabilities.