Information Officer – Law – Multiple UK Regions

Information Officer - Law - Multiple UK Regions An extremely longstanding and respected UK law firm with an international presence has an opportunity for an Information Officer to join their team. This is a role that can be based out of a number of locations that includes Manchester, Birmingham, Exeter or London. The position is one that is relatively junior within the team and most likely one that would probably suit someone who is seeking their second role within the sphere of Knowledge/Information Management or Research in a legal setting. The successful candidate will most likely have some similar experience, but the role will be one in which the successful applicant will refine their skills upon joining this relatively small, but extremely friendly and supportive team. Within this Information Officer role, the successful applicant will have the following objectives and responsibilities: Assisting in the provision of a legal and business research service utilising a range of resources, both online and hardcopy Developing skills in Knowledge Management and participating in knowledge sharing initiatives Playing an active role in training lawyers and new joiners on the research resources they have access to, and promoting a self-service culture Evangelising the Information Services function and driving engagement within the firm Assisting on information, knowledge or library projects to drive the firms information services function forward Interacting with PSL's and other stakeholder groups to define and respond to their knowledge and information needs To be a suitable applicant for this Information Officer role, a strong mix of the following is required: Some previous experience in a similar role, ideally gained in a legal or professional services setting Strong research skills and some familiarity with mainstream research resources such as Lexis or WestLaw An understanding of knowledge management concepts and ideally some exposure to tools such as SharePoint or other knowledge sharing platforms Refined interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills An ability to manage conflicting priorities or deadlines A track record that demonstrates an ability to solve problems, initiative and adding value A qualification in Library or Information centric subjects would be a distinct benefit

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