Director of Library and Research Services,Phillips Lytle,LLP Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Management

Director of Library and Research Services, Phillips Lytle, LLP

Job Location:

Buffalo, NYSalary Range or Hourly Rate:$95,000.00 - $

Job Description:

Description

The Director of Library & Research Services is responsible for leading the firm’s library and research functions, ensuring attorneys and staff have access to high-quality legal and business research, competitive intelligence, and knowledge management resources. This role oversees the strategic direction, budgeting, and management of the firm’s library and research services, fostering innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in legal information resources.

Essential Duties

Develop and implement a strategic vision for the firm’s library operations and research services to support attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals.

Lead and manage a team of librarians and research professionals.

Establish best practices and workflows to enhance research efficiency and knowledge management across the firm.

Provide high-level legal, business, and competitive intelligence research to attorneys, practice groups, marketing, and firm leadership.

Evaluate and implement research tools, databases, and technology solutions to enhance service offerings.

Collaborate with attorneys and practice groups to tailor research and knowledge management solutions supporting client matters and business development.

Oversee the acquisition, management, and curation of digital and print research resources, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of materials.

Design and deliver research training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maximize effective use of research tools and library resources.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in legal research and information management, sharing insights with firm leadership.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Legal Studies, Information Science, or Library Science required.

Minimum 7+ years’ experience in legal research, law libraries, or knowledge management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Prior department management/supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a solid command of the English language, demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; excellent proofreading skills.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to change.
Ability to build and maintain relationships, working effectively and cooperatively with all levels of professional and support staff.
Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality.

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Start Date:

Monday, March 31, 2025

Posting End Date:

Friday, May 30, 2025

180 Lawrence Bell Drive | Suite 104 | Amherst, NY |

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