Legal Staff Librarian in Detroit, MI

Law Firm

Detroit, MI

Legal Staff Librarian in Detroit, MI

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Director of Library Services at Detroit Law Firm

H1: Join Our Team as Director of Library Services at Detroit Law Firm

H2: Lead the Library Services Department at a Top-Ranked International Law Firm

Director of Library Services Job Description:

- Manage all aspects of the library, including budget, staff, collections, services, and space
- Strategize and implement best practices, processes, policies, and goals for the library
- Ensure knowledge and research services adhere to firm quality standards and market best practices
- Select, supervise, evaluate, and train team members
- Perform budgeting and expense management for the department
- Lead daily technical operations for information resources
- Design and deliver research and resources orientation and training sessions for legal professionals
- Promote resources and maintain intranet pages and tools for research and retrieval
- Evaluate, select, and implement information resources and technologies for the library
- Conduct periodic reviews and comparisons of new and existing electronic resources
- Gather internal metrics to guide initiatives and ensure adoption of tools and resources
- Supervise and conduct in-depth research in a wide range of areas including practice-specific areas of law, business intelligence, public records, legislative history, and media
- Maintain expert working knowledge of library collections and online database resources
- Process invoices and record data in acquisition databases
- Educate the firm about copyright compliance

Requirements:

- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience managing library operations and conducting legal research in a legal or comparable environment
- Deep understanding of efficient legal research process and tools
- Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts for library and knowledge tools resources
- Previous experience preparing and managing budgets
- Strong leadership skills, critical thinking, and creativity
- Expert knowledge of legal and business electronic resources and databases
- Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills

Salary Information: Competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, excellent family leave, flexible assignments, career advancement opportunities, annual performance reviews, and community involvement opportunities. Benefits package includes health, dental, and life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.

Experience Information: 5+ years of experience managing library operations and conducting legal research in a legal or comparable environment.

Join the team at Miller Canfield, a top-ranked international law firm with over 200 attorneys in 18 offices and affiliated locations. As the Director of Library Services, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of the library and lead a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are a skilled researcher and leader with a deep understanding of legal information access, we want to hear from you.

At Miller Canfield, we are committed to delivering world-class legal service to our clients and engaging the best people to achieve this goal. Our mission is to provide our employees with opportunities for career advancement, flexible assignments, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. We believe in work-life balance and offer competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.

As the Director of Library Services, you will have the opportunity to shape the library's strategic direction and implement best practices, processes, and policies. You will work closely with practice and industry leaders, the marketing team, and firm leadership to support our strategic business objectives. Your leadership skills, critical thinking, and creativity will be key in managing the library's budget, resources, and team members.

We are looking for a candidate with a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience managing library operations and conducting legal research in a legal or comparable environment. You should have a deep understanding of efficient legal research processes and tools, as well as experience reviewing and negotiating contracts for library and knowledge tools resources. Strong leadership skills and expertise in legal and business electronic resources and databases are also essential for this role.

If you are a skilled researcher and leader with a passion for legal information access, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Library Services position at Miller Canfield. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and desired annual salary via the Apply link. Join our team and advance your career in ways that matter most to you.