Hancock Estabrook, LLP, one of Upstate New York’s leading law firms, is seeking a full-time Law Librarian for its Syracuse location.
Join a workplace that was selected as a 2022 Best Companies to Work for in New York where over 95% of employees anonymously surveyed said they would recommend working at Hancock Estabrook to a friend; the Firm treats them like a person, not a number; they are proud to work for Hancock Estabrook; and the leaders of the Firm care about their employees’ well-being.
Responsibilities
- Support lawyers and paralegals in utilizing the collection of desktop research tools, providing instruction and guidance as needed
- Manage online passwords and subscriptions, interlibrary loan services, circulation, and routing of library materials
- Process invoices and communicate with vendors, and prepare the library budget
- Provide onboarding and training assistance to attorneys and paralegals in use of the firm’s library collection and research databases.
- Conduct legal and non-legal research utilizing online databases
- Maintain the Firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) provider status
Qualifications
- 3+ years of law firm or corporate library experience preferred
- Superior interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent research skills, utilizing print and electronic resources, including proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, Practical Law and PACER
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with e-Discovery platforms and productions is preferred
Benefits
Hancock Estabrook offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; 35-hour work week; group-term life insurance; LTD insurance; and New York’s 529 College Savings Program. Training and professional development opportunities provided along with the opportunity to work with a diverse client base within an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 annually and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.
Hancock Estabrook, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
