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5/12/2008 Library Assistant, Littler Mendelson, San Francisco, CA Littler Mendelson's downtown San Francisco office is currently recruiting for the position of Library Assistant (full-time, permanent) Primary Responsibilities:
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General maintenance of the library: shelving, filing and updating.
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Data
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Detail oriented and organized.
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5/1/2008 Temporary, Part-Time Law Librarian, Taylor & Associates, Bay Area (Agency Listing) Taylor & Associates is recruiting for a temporary law librarian position. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) with some flexibility as to the days worked. Perform reference and legal research. Law library experience essential. Candidates should possess an MLS or JD, or be enrolled in an MLS program. Send resume as Word attachment to Catherine Ghent, taylorlb@taylorlib.com, or call 510-559-1540. 4/28/2008 Law Librarian, Folger Levin & Kahn, LLP, San Francisco, CA Folger Levin & Kahn, LLP, a mid-sized general practice firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles seeks a full-time law librarian. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage firmwide library services which are centralized in the San Francisco office; provide reference assistance and perform research using print and electronic resources; responsible for collection maintenance and development, including print and electronic resources; catalog holdings and maintain circulation database; supervise interlibrary loans and intraoffice routing; conduct library training and orientation programs for attorneys and staff; supervise one full-time library assistant and supplementary outside file service personnel. REQUIREMENTS: Graduate degree in Library Science or Information Studies or equivalent required. Three to five years professional experience in a law library, preferably involving supervisory/management experience. Strong reference and research skills. TO APPLY: E-mail or fax resume to:
Julie Winn, Human
Resources Administrator 4/1/2008 West Coast Librarian, Dechert LLP, Mountain View, CA Dechert LLP has an opening for a Librarian located in our Silicon Valley office who will service our Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Newport Beach offices. The ideal candidate will possess a superior knowledge of advanced legal and non-legal research techniques using print and electronic resources and be familiar with all aspects of law library operations including collection maintenance and development, invoice processing and interlibrary loan. Responsibilities include providing legal, corporate, IP and general reference from both print and electronic resources, oversight of library maintenance, interlibrary loan, and coordinate evaluation of new acquisition requests for the 3 West coast libraries. Coordinate online training for all attorneys and paralegals in the 3 West Coast offices, Prepare and manage the library budgets for the three office libraries. The Librarian will work with the library team in the other offices on projects and overflow research . The individual will be a highly motivated team player, a self-starter with a demonstrated in-depth knowledge of online sources (Westlaw, LEXIS, LivEdgar, PACER, Courtlink, Delphion, Dialog, Hoover’s, etc.) and strong research skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work gracefully under pressure is a must. Required: MLS with 3+ years of professional law librarian experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to nicole.hatcher@dechert.com. No phone calls please. Dechert LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer 4/1/2008 Law Library Clerk/Legal Loose-Leaf Filer, Library Associates, San Francisco, CA LAC seeks a Law Library Clerk/ Legal Loose-Leaf Filer for a part-time position with a law firm located in San Francisco, California. This position requires a person to work one bi-weekly or two days per month. This is a great opportunity for a library student or someone returning to the library work world who only wants part-time work. Responsibilities:
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To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassoicates.com and please CC Brad Rogers, brogers@libraryassociates.com Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. 3/31/2008 Library Assistant, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Francisco, CA Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a part-time (20 hours per week/four hours per day) Library Assistant. Duties include processing and routing incoming serials; maintaining accurate routing and desk book information; processing new library books using an online catalog. In addition, the assistant will add to and maintain the library online database. Position includes some general library support and assistance in maintaining the library. The ideal candidate has at least one year of library experience and familiarity with legal materials. Graduate students or MLS preferred. Should be service and detail oriented, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities and excellent computer and database skills. Salary is in the $18 - $20 per hour range. Please e-mail resume to sgarvey@seyfarth.com or fax to 415.839.9112.
3/21/2008 Search Quality Analyst, Blind Listing, Santa Clara, CA
The Internet is a big, busy place, and our company is proud to stand
out in the crowd. As one of the world's top Internet brands,
servicing over a half billion people, we're determined to maintain
our commitment to deliver good quality products... each and every
day. Title: Search Quality Analyst Responsibilities - Perform web search result review and evaluation tasks as assigned - Review search results and grade the results based on guidelines provided by instructors Qualifications - Experience with the web especially search and Internet research - Fluency in English - Good computer skills - Good written and oral communication skills - Ability to work independently with minimal direction - Able to come to our office to work on the tasks - Eligible to work in the US - Full time applicants (40 working hours a week) are highly preferred - Part time applicants (20 working hours a week minimum) can also be considered Location: Santa Clara Compensation: This is a contractor position. $15 to $20 per hour. Email: Cecilia Chen (ceciliac@yahoo-inc.com) 3/13/2008 Research Specialist, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, San Francisco, CA
Research Specialist
Excellence, integrity, cooperation, individual respect, enthusiasm and pursuit of improvement. At Orrick, these core values make for a great place to work. Our over 1,100 attorney law firm is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of our firm and our clients. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, Orrick's goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. This is an exciting time to join Orrick. We currently have an excellent opportunity in our San Francisco office for a Research Specialist. Responsibilities • The corporate research specialist supports the corporate department's research needs, and may assist corporate lawyers in other offices and geographies as well, working with a local and virtual team of colleagues. • Provides extensive legal, corporate and business research and reference services for attorneys, staff, and research for detailed information on companies, individuals, and/or industries. • Search databases for securities, exemplars, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, venture financings, private equity and Blue Sky matters. • Perform customized research and complex literature searches in a very cost-effective manner. • Attends and participates in practice departmental meetings and proactively follows-up. Monitors corporate legal and business developments to provide continuing coverage of issues and follow-up on research assignments. Maintains awareness of current developments and keeps attorneys updated. • Takes shifts on busy research desk. • Review various sources of information for reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, and choose best sources for answering research requests. • Participates in collection development by selecting material in corporate and securities. Collection development includes choosing appropriate sites for the R&I portal and identifying and reviewing new products. • Provide orientation and training sessions regarding R&I procedures, resources, and databases. • Completes special projects, R&I newsletter and Morning Report input. Qualifications • MLS/MLIS/MSL or Master's of Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school. • Five years of corporate or law library experience. • Excellent corporate research, reference, and database searching skills. • Experience with Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, OneSource, LivEdgar (Westlaw Business), Capital IQ, VentureSource, MergerMarket. • Proficient with MS Office and information technology. • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and multitask assignments, and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation in a collaborative team environment. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. Please send resume and cover letter to:sfjobs@orrick.com No phone calls please. AA/EOE 3/12/2008 Assistant Law Librarian, John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, CA Assistant Law Librarian, Law Library, John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill campus. Regular, part-time position, 28 hours per week – Monday – Thursday (flexible). Salary range: $19.46 - $26.28 per hour, plus vacation, sick leave, 401(k) retirement eligibility and tuition waiver benefits. The Law Library is part of the John F. Kennedy University School of Law. The collection includes over 30,000 volumes, plus microfiche, CD-ROM, computer research terminals, and audiovisual resources. The Law Library serves about 250 JFKU law students and alumni, full-time and adjunct faculty, and over 500 fee-paying attorneys, students from nearby paralegal programs and the general public. The requirements for this position are generally stated and may be waived under certain circumstances: A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, a solid knowledge of law library operations, law materials, and legal publishers. Supervisory experience, preferably in a library setting will be considered. Must be familiar with legal databases, especially Westlaw or Lexis, a bibliographic utility, library catalog, and have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access). Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. Advance computer skills preferred. The Assistant Law Librarian works closely with the Law Library Director on policy and procedure improvements. In the absence of the Director, the Librarian has responsibility for the operation of the Law Library. The Assistant Law Librarian is responsible for: acquisitions, ordering and bill payment, as well as some staff training and supervision. The successful candidate will be a dependable self-starter who works well with minimum supervision, has good organizational skills with attention to detail, and is able to work with a diverse public with a variety of needs. The candidate should appreciate the benefits of working in a collegial atmosphere within academia where service to the students, staff and faculty of the Law School is paramount. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by email to HRRecruiter@jfku.edu with LawLibrn in the subject line, fax to 925.969.3451, or mail to:
HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT John F. Kennedy University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. 3/11/2008 Law Library Director, Alameda County Law Library, Oakland, CA The Alameda County Law Library Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic Law Library Director. Responsibilities: The Law Library Director reports directly to and serves at the pleasure of the Alameda County Law Library Board of Trustees, composed of five judges and two attorneys. The Library is one of the largest county libraries in California. The Director leads a staff of 15 FTE members and oversees an operations budget of $1,734,000. The Library is a progressive, service-oriented institution with the main library in downtown Oakland in a beautifully renovated historic building and the branch library in Hayward. Required: Any combination of the following may provide the required knowledge to successfully perform the job duties: Masters degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution, strong leadership and team management skills, accounting courses with budgeting experience, law library management experience, Juris Doctor degree, and/or Masters Degree in Public Administration. Preferred: Leadership skills including critical thinking; commitment to serving diverse customers; communication, negotiation and management skills; understanding of employment law, personnel management, technology, and on-line research; and commitment to the profession of law librarianship. Salary and Benefits: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The liberal benefits package includes the CalPERS retirement system. To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, three references, and salary requirements to: The Honorable Cecilia Castellanos, President of the Alameda County Law Library Board of Trustees, 125 Twelfth St. Oakland, CA 94544. cossette.sun@acgov.org. See http://www.acgov.org/law/job_op.htm for more information. The application deadline is May 30, 2008.
3/5/2008 Law Librarian, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, Sacramento, CA JOB TITLE: LAW LIBRARIAN LOCATION: SACRAMENTO, CA JOB REQUISITION: CA3-3204
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Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. OR Equivalent to possession of a law degree and three years of law library experience. OR One year as an Assistant Law Librarian II with the Judicial Branch. Knowledge of:
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HOW TO APPLY – DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
a.) Application and Supplemental Questionnaire can be picked up M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at:
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Appeal, Third Appellate District OR
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Download the Job Announcement and Application directly from our
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OR c.) Call (916) 654-0209 to request an application. Complete employment application packet checklist:
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The Third District Court of Appeal Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR LAW LIBRARIAN (Req-3204) This supplemental form is intended to provide more detailed information about your work experience. Your answers to the following questions will allow us to better assess your qualifications. Use additional paper as needed.
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Public Law Library, Contra Costa County The Contra Costa County Public Law Library and the Contra Costa County Superior Court are seeking a Library Director/ Law Librarian to work jointly for both organizations. Approximately 75% of the Director’s time will be spent for the Public Law Library, overseeing staff and services and working with the Library Board of Directors to implement a strategic plan to maximize regional coordination of library services and continue to enhance the quality of law library services to County residents. Approximately 25% of the Director’s time will be spent for the Superior Court, managing and maintaining its collection of law books. Located in Martinez, the Contra Costa County Public Law Library operates as a separate entity from county government and receives no general appropriations from the county board of supervisors. However, the county does provide quarters for the law library located in the A. F. Bray Courts Building. Funding for the law library is derived from a portion of court filing fees. The Library has a main branch with three staff members and a satellite location in Richmond with one additional staff member. There are plans for one additional branch to be added in Pittsburg (Construction is estimated to be completed in 2010.) For more information on the Contra Costa County Law Library, visit the website at http://www.cccpllib.org. This opportunity requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, as well as law library experience, excellent legal research skills and demonstrated ability to manage and supervise. Experience developing web pages is also necessary, along with strong English communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work some evening and weekend hours. The Law Librarian is an exempt management position that offers PERS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance plans, and 3 weeks vacation starting the first year for full-time employees. This opportunity offers an annual hiring salary range of $65K - $85K commensurate with experience and an excellent fringe benefits package. For consideration, please download the full employment application from the Contra Costa County Courts Administrator’s Web site/employment located at http://www.cc-courts.org or contact Theresa Ramos at, 925-957-5600 or at LLDJOB@contracosta.courts.ca.gov to receive an application and supplemental questions. Applications must be mailed to:
Superior Court
Executive Office Questions regarding this position should be directed to Mary Egan at Maryegan@citilink.net Applications must be postmarked by 5:00 pm Friday March 28, 2008. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified may be interviewed. Applications should include a brief written response (no more than one page total) to the following questions: 1. Describe your experience with oversight of legal research activities and/or law library administration and how this experience enhances your candidacy for the CCCLL position. 2. What innovations and best practices in Law Library administration are applicable to CCCLL - identify two initiatives that you would seek to implement in your tenure with the CCCLL. 3. Describe your experience as a first line supervisor with managerial responsibilities and your understanding of the role of the Supervisor in a Law Library setting. Contra Costa County Public Law Library is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation. 2/22/2008 Library Clerk, Library Associates, San Francisco, CA (Agency Listing) Library Associates seeks a part-time LIBRARY CLERK with a law firm in San Francisco. This position requires an individual to work approximately two days per month on a very flexible schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for a law student, a library student, or for someone retuning to the library world who only would want part-time work. This position is available immediately. Responsibilities: · General library duties including inventory of library materials · Loose-leaf filing of documents · Distributing mail · General library maintenance and other clerical duties as they arise · Work with and take direction from a head librarian located at a remote location. Qualifications · Previous experience in a library setting · Previous law library experience preferred · Ability to work independently with detailed orientation and accuracy · A professional demeanor TO APPLY
2/22/2008 Librarian, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker LLP, Costa Mesa, CA Throughout its history, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP has been committed to providing clients with timely, professional service and the highest level of legal counsel. With over 1,200 attorneys serving clients from 17 worldwide offices, Paul Hastings provides a full range of services to clients around the globe. We have established long standing partnerships with many of the world's top financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and other leading corporations. At Paul Hastings, we see technology as a means to a competitive edge and we strategically and aggressively pursue technologies that aid in the practice of law and the delivery of services to our clients. Responsibilities: The Librarian will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Costa Mesa office’s library. Librarian will interact with customers and provide first-class reference and research services. Librarian, working with a part-time Library Assistant, will oversee all collection development, serials control, budget control, and other technical service projects. Librarian will develop and teach research training programs. Librarian will collaborate with librarians in other offices on Firm-wide electronic research service initiatives. Required: Qualified candidates will posses a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) and a minimum of 3 years of professional law library experience. A basic knowledge of cataloging, legal bibliography and legal research principles and techniques is required, as are excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis and other legal web-based research programs is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is highly desirable. Salary and Benefits: Dependent on experience. Other: For information about Paul Hastings or to apply online, please visit www.paulhastings.com. This position is available immediately. To Apply: Please send your resume with salary requirements and cover letter via email to serinagallegos@paulhastings.com or fax: 714-668-6407. Knowledge and Skills
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To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to job2008-4@sdcpll.org Deadline: Wednesday, March 14, 2008 2/11/2008 Electronic Services Librarian, UC Davis Mabie Law Library, Davis, CA The UC Davis Mabie Law Library seeks a candidate with requisite qualifications who demonstrates strong customer service skills and a collegial attitude that thrives in a teamwork environment. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Director, the position has the following responsibilities: * Manages the library's electronic information resources, improving access to electronic resources, and providing technical support, including assistance with authentication, license agreements and payments. In conjunction with Public Services librarians, develops and offers training in accessing online resources, and assists with reference desk services as needed. Assists with setting up personal profiles for law faculty tailored to specific research and scholarship. Resolves access questions and problems with vendors. Maintains and makes accessible content files of electronic resources. Collects and reports appropriate user and system statistics and provides year-end reports. Assists department accounting unit as needed in maintaining subscription status, licensing information, and payments. Arranges trials of new resources. * Oversees all technical aspects of the library's integrated library system, Innovative's Millennium system. Performs upgrades, assists staff with setup or function issues, backups, printing, troubleshoots problems, adjusts load tables, and other technical requirements as needed. Coordinates server operations with the IT department. * Oversees and resolves technical issues with the library's Interlibrary Loan system, VDX/OCLC. Responsible for setup, interface with OCLC, reports, and statistics. * Assists with updates and maintaining content and links on the Library's homepage and intranet. * Coordinates computer services requirements, hardware and software purchases, and desktop support with the Law School Information Technology department Qualifications: Masters degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent; JD preferred or experience with legal information resources; substantial experience with Innovative Interfaces Millennium system; knowledge of electronic legal information sources; ability to work effectively with a diverse population with many different levels of technical capability. Environment: The Library is part of the UC Davis School of Law and provides services to over 590 professional and master's degree candidates, law and campus faculty, members of the legal profession in the Northern and Central California region, and members of the public. There are four departments in the Library: Acquisitions/Serials, Cataloging, Public Services and Administration. The Library uses Innovative Interface's Millennium online catalog. Additional information about the Mabie Law Library is available at http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/library/. The School of Law offers a three-year curriculum in the study of law, and has a student body of approximately 590 degree-seeking candidates, 50+ faculty and lecturers, 70+ staff members, and comprehensive annual budgets exceeding $16.5M. The School of Law staff work in a dynamic workplace and are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support to our legal community. In the pursuit of its strategic goals, the School of Law promotes a high degree of collaboration, innovation, and professional development opportunities among its staff. Benefits: Librarians are academic appointees. The University offers several health, dental, vision and other insurance plan options, 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum, retirement options, and access to University programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. To Apply: Email applications are encouraged. Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to : Judy Janes, Acting Director UCDavis Mabie Law Library 400 Mrak Hall Dr Davis, CA 95616 jcjanes@ucdavis.edu The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences. 2/7/2008 Senior Specialist, Records and Information Management, Gilead Sciences, Foster City, CA Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia. We have the following exciting opportunity in our Foster City, CA location: Sr. Specialist, Records and Information Management Req No. : 1109 and 460 This individual will serve as a key member of our Records Management team, which designs and implements the Company-wide Records Management Program (including compliance with retention requirements and requirements associated with Company litigation). The individual will manage records and information management policies and practices and ensure delivery of records and information management services. Responsibilities Maintain and expand, as needed, the global corporate records retention schedule; Team with IT and relevant functional areas to implement retention requirements into document repositories and IT systems; Team with Legal to implement and track Record Holds; Team with Legal to implement and manage retention processes for the contract management system Conduct or coordinate legal research necessary to determine retention requirements; Train, coordinate and manage site records coordinators within each functional area of the Company, who in turn are responsible for coordinating compliance with RM policies within their groups; Train, coordinate and manage site administrators, who oversee the Record Coordinators within each Company geographic location; Support and facilitate expansion of US records management program to ex-US sites, including Canada and Europe; Create and deliver training tools and programs to site records administrators, records coordinators and employees on records and information management policies and procedures; Conduct audits to insure compliance records management policies and practices Provide logistical, scheduling and training support for annual Records Review Day process; Manage vendor relationships, including creating and delivering required training; and Manage Legal document room
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