Honeycomb is delighted to partner with a prestigious membership organisation to recruit for a Library and Legal Research Assistant to join their busy Legal Library and Information Service function based in Belfast city centre.
The role is full term and permanent.
Job Summary
The Library and Research Assistant is a front line role providing Legal Library Information Services to clients, ensuring they receive a first-class service based on their requirements.
* Manage legal research inquiries by identifying authoritative materials, utilising legal databases, and presenting organised and comprehensive results.
* Process document preparation requests, including compilation of e-Bundles.
* Support day-to-day Library & Information Services operations such as ordering resources, managing subscriptions, maintaining databases, and assisting with current awareness services.
* Promote Library & Information Services, keeping clients informed about available resources and how they enhance their professional activities.
* Stay updated on topical legal developments to provide accurate and informed responses.
* Maintain an organised library environment, including shelving, retrieving materials, and overseeing book repairs and binding.
* Obtain external materials in compliance with copyright regulations to expand the range of resources available.
* Comply with information security protocols and undertake additional duties relevant to the role as needed.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* A thorough working knowledge of technology, including online databases, internet research, and MS Office applications.
* A general understanding of the legal process and primary and secondary legal materials.
* A minimum of 1 year's experience in working with knowledge, information, and research in a law library or as a paralegal.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* Highly motivated and an energetic self-starter.
* Exacting attention to detail.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to extract key information for legal research enquiries.
* Strong personal management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Disciplined approach to presenting information.
* Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
* Tactful and diplomatic.
* Flexibility to adapt to high-pressure, demanding periods at the Service Desk.
Desirable criteria include:
* Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, particularly in creating and manipulating electronic PDF documents.
* Familiarity with Northern Ireland-specific law-making processes and materials.
Your Package/Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Full-time employment Monday - Friday.
* 22 holidays + 13 STATs (1 additional day for each year after first 5 years' service to a maximum of 25 days annually).
* 10% non-contributory pension scheme.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb.