Legal Information Specialist / Researcher - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 13-08-2018 2:54:26 PM
02-10-2018 7:18:54 AM

Legal Information Specialist / Researcher (Half-Day)
CBD

Our client a leading national legal firm seeks to appoint a Legal Information Specialist to join their Information and Research Centre, on a half-day basis at their offices in the CBD.

The successful incumbent will have the relevant legal resourcing experience, coupled with in-depth knowledge of various printed and electronic information resources.

Requirements:
• At least five years experience in a senior position at a law firm or other legal institution
• Excellent research skills
• Sound knowledge of electronic legal resources (LexisNexis, Juta, Sabinet, HeinOnline etc)
• Advanced knowledge of various printed and electronic information resources, as well as the accompanying search logic
• Experience with electronic library management systems and intranets
• An awareness of current developments in the legal field
• High level of computer skills in MS Office, and other web technology
• The ability to work independently
• Appropriate interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation
• Willing to work on a half-day basis

Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth local and international legal research for both CDH CT & JHB offices working a daily fixed 5-hour shift at the InfoDesk
• Provide training on the use of legal resources and assist in orientation of new candidate attorneys to the IRC services, procedures and policies.
• Provide administrative support for various IRC functions and projects as and when required