Job Title
A research services manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that lawyers have access to high-quality legal and business research resources.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and implementing the research strategy, including establishing effective processes and tools to enhance service quality and efficiency.
* Interacting with legal teams to understand their research and current awareness needs and proactively identifying key areas for investment and capability development.
* Developing and delivering a comprehensive research training program to enhance the research capability of legal staff.
* Acting as the go-to contact for legal publishers, ensuring strategic investment in content and tools.
* Advising on complex legal and business research to support client matters and business development.
* Staying on top of industry trends and emerging legal issues to keep the firm informed and competitive.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
For this role, you will need:
* Qualifications: A degree in information management, library sciences, or a related field.
* Experience: Ideally 7+ years in legal research, with at least two years in a management or senior role.
* Skills: Strong understanding of Australian legal systems, resources, and databases; proficiency in using legal research platforms; experience evaluating research products and negotiating with legal publishers.
* Personal Qualities: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Benefits
We offer:
* Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible 4:1 work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
* Career Development Opportunities: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
* Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: A workplace that values diversity and promotes inclusivity.
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How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV via our website. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and encourage you to reach out to us if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.