We have two temporary positions for records assistants at a Peninsula law firm. Responsibilities include data entry, scanning, and pulling files. Qualifications: 1-2 years of records experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment; strong computer skills and good interpersonal skills; experience with automated storage and retrieval systems and electronic records.
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​Send resume to Elyse Eisner

Our client, a major law firm, is seeking a Senior Legal Research Specialist for its San Diego or Los Angeles office. The Senior Legal Research Specialist is part of the firm-wide Research Services team and works independently to respond to requests from attorneys, paralegals and staff, to perform wide-ranging research on legal and business issues necessary for client legal services, business development, and Firm administration. The Senior Legal Research Specialist is responsible for all aspects of analyzing the research request, identifying the best sources of information, conducting the research, and reporting the results of research projects.  The Senior Legal Research Specialist is responsible for providing reference services and training in the use of information resources to partners and employees of the Firm, and for providing support to the Resource Management & Access team through cataloging and password management.
 
Candidates must have a Masters of Library Science or a JD and at least 5 years of research experience.  Extensive knowledge of library research tools using diverse and changing applications is also required. Candidates must be customer service oriented and must be able to work in a fast paced environment with a demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands. The firm offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
 

​Send resume to Catherine Ghent

We have an ongoing need for Records Specialists.  

The Records Specialist will support the primary functions of the Records Center, including working on the records retention program, organizing case room activities, processing new files and maintaining offsite storage materials. The Specialist may also mentor and train new staff or other firm employees regarding records operations.

Responsibilities include: Respond to requests for files and records information from attorneys and staff; Perform box archiving and offsite storage procedures; assist with records space management; Prepare file releases for departing attorneys and file transfers to other offices; Compile statistical data and prepare detail reports of department activity.

Qualifications: 4 year Bachelor's Degree; 3 years of Records experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment; strong computer skills necessary; proficiency in MS Office, LegalKey and Filesite strongly preferred; good inter-personal skills a must.

Send resume to Catherine Ghent

Our client is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to assist in the development and implementation of KM strategies for the organization.  The KM Specialist will be responsible for collecting information from various teams and departments and ensuring it is preserved and available digitally.
 
Responsibilities:
 

1. Knowledge Management

• Gather information regarding legal technology, news, law practice management, and legal marketplace including competing products/organizations
• Disseminate relevant project information to departments in both online and live presentation formats

2. Market Intelligence

• Track legal industry trends, to include changes in practice areas and market segments, legal technology, data analytics and AI, communication and marketing,  continuing legal education/CLE, law schools and legal publishing, and communicate new developments to relevant departments and working groups; produce an annual trends report
• Perform competitor analyses

3. Training and Technology

• Serve as Business Owner for organization’s SharePoint sites. Determine standards for consistency. 
• Design and implement ongoing training programs in online legal research, market research, SharePoint, knowledge management, and general computer skills
• Organize and maintain training documentation and other information resources
• Make recommendations regarding legal technologies/software

 4. Manage Copyright Compliance and Reprint Permissions
 
Qualifications
 

• MLIS and/or JD
• 5 years of technical services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years of experience in knowledge management preferred
• Strong customer service orientation and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of multiple computer applications and web-based research tools
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs

Previous law firm experience strongly preferred

​Send resume to Catherine Ghent