Information Officer - Belfast - Law

Information Officer - Law - Belfast

A global law firm with over 20 offices worldwide has a new requirement for an Information Officer to be based out of their Belfast office. This role will be the sole information services presence in Belfast but will be part of a network of other information services professionals that are dispersed across the UK. The crux of the role is concerned with the provision of a legal and to a lesser extent, business research service but will support in the wider KM objectives of the function including the provision of current awareness, training lawyers and evangelizing the information services function. At localized level, the position will also support on the administration and management of the firm’s hardcopy and online library resources. The successful applicant will be joining a firm that has an impeccable reputation for its commitment to diversity, inclusion and responsible business practices.

The primary objectives and responsibilities of this Information Officer role include, but are not limited to:

• The delivery of a legal research service and assisting on business research enquiries

• The management and development of hardcopy collections and essential library maintenance

• Supporting in the delivery of current awareness and horizon scanning

• The provision of training to lawyers and new starters to promote a self-service culture for research

• Supporting wider KM and knowledge sharing initiatives including updating and maintaining relevant intranet pages and sites

• Supporting on wider KM and information services initiatives and projects

To be a suitable candidate for this Information Officer requirement. A strong mix of the following is required:

• Experience in a similar information services or library role, ideally gained in a legal or professional services setting

• Experience using a variety of legal research resources such as LexisNexis, Practical law or similar

• Previous experience, or an aptitude for the provision of training others, particularly on the use of information resources and research techniques

• Strong relationship building, stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• The ability to manage conflicting priorities

• Although there will be considerable support from the wider team, the ability to work in a relatively autonomous role will be critical.

• An information or library qualification would be a benefit, but is not essential