Current Vacancies
Legal Researcher at New Zealand Law Society, Auckland
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Member Services group, to assist in the provision of Library services, in particular legal research, for the benefit of local Law Society members and the wider Society.
The New Zealand Law Society Library is a private library serving the information needs of New Zealand legal practitioners. As part of the library team, the role of Research Librarian is to provide efficient, high quality library services to Law Society members and the wider Society, to contribute to the effective and efficient day to day operation of the library and to ensure that LINX database continues to be a current and authoritative NZ case law database.
You’ll be working with a collegial, supportive team of Librarians, Legal Researchers and Library Assistants to provide information services to the New Zealand legal profession. Our Library has an extensive collection (print & electronic) provides research and document delivery services and publishes the LINX database, an index to the New Zealand legal materials.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualification in law and/or librarianship
- 3 years+ post qualification experience working in a law library or other legal sector
- Advanced legal research skills including sound knowledge of the structure of legal information and legal information resources
- Experience providing in-depth legal research and research training to lawyers
- Ability to provide accurate research results under pressure to meet deadlines
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for lawyers in New Zealand. We regulate all lawyers practising in New Zealand and are the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branch offices throughout the country, we are Kaitiaki (guardian) of the legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand and protect consumers of legal services.
A copy of the position description can be found here.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and submit this together with your cover letter and CV to recruitment@lawsociety.org.nz
Applications close Friday, 3 May 2024.
For a confidential discussion, additional information please contact the People & Culture team by emailing recruitment@lawsociety.org.nz or online here NZLS Opportunities
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Law Library Collection Organisation Project at McElroys
McElroys has an exciting short-term project aimed at rationalising and organising our firm's law library resources. We are seeking an individual to assist us in managing both electronic and hard copy materials, with a focus on efficiency and accessibility. This would be a short, flexible (part time or full-time) fixed-term contract. Terms to be arranged.
McElroys is a specialist litigation firm with a focus on insurance, maritime law, and professional liability. The office is in Fanshawe Street, Auckland.
All enquiries about this project, please contact: Andrew Colgan, McElroys Partner.
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How to post your legal information role
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Please contact the relevant employers for more information on each vacancy.
Employers, please email info@nzlla.org.nz to place your advert.
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