Patent Researcher / Law Librarian, Library Associates [recruiter], San Diego, CA

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Patent Researcher / Law Librarian at an international and well respected law firm in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

·        Supervise all technical services processing, such as the library catalog project;

·        Instruct and trains attorneys and paralegals about patent, legal and business research using traditional print sources and on-line;

·        Provide information to the Office Administrator for budget planning and authorizes invoices for payment;

·        Oversee the on-line database training program;

·        Present formal classes on patent, legal and business research;

·        Conduct complex patent, legal and business research as a timekeeper;

·        Promote library staff services through the use of articles, guides, newsletters, etc.;

·        Work with Business Development to complete customized research projects for attorneys in preparation of client meetings;

·        Oversee inter-library loans and outside document requests;

·        Maintain the library collection by removing superseded books and materials that are duplicated or not used;

·        Work closely with attorneys to develop a library collection to adequately support the law practices of the office and plans for long-term library needs;

·        Participate in office automation program;

·        Represent the library at law department meetings as requested;

·        Network with other law librarians to share solutions to difficult research and administrative problems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS); and minimum three (3) years professional law library experience;
• Westlaw and Lexis on-line research programs;
• Specialized patent searches;
• Legal databases search techniques;
• Basic principles of cataloging and legal bibliography.
  

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit resumes and cover letters to Patty DeAnda, pdeanda@libraryassociates.com.  We offer a competitive compensation package and strive to promote a positive work environment.

EOE