Knowledge Management Content Specialist, Library Associates [Recruiter], Manhattan, NY, CA

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a talented Knowledge Management Content Specialist for our client, an international and well respected law firm, to work with corporate content.  This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and grow within an excellent environment that maintains a tradition of excellence in a comprehensive, modern practice. The KM Content Specialist will work as part of the firm’s knowledge management team under the supervision of the KM Manager and Library & KM Director.  This position is in Manhattan.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervise the addition of new corporate records to the firm's portal
• Respond to requests for information on M&A, Private Equity, and other corporate finance transactions
• Review corporate portal records to establish accuracy and consistency in search results
• Monitor need for changes to metadata values based on new portal submissions
• Monitor submission of new user-submitted corporate content
• Review and process submissions to the portal and matter summary database
• Work with other KM staff members to develop and maintain consistent metadata values and standard coding practices 
• Train and supervise the Metadata Specialist
• Assist KM Counsel with corporate research and the publishing of a bi-weekly internal corporate newsletter 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years experience as a Corporate Librarian, Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant or Corporate Information Specialist
• An understanding of and familiarity working with corporate and securities documents, transactions and issues 
• Strong knowledge of the US & Global capital markets
• In-depth knowledge of SEC filings content and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw and other financial or business research resources
• Familiarity with database design principles - preferably in a legal environment
• Intermediate Excel skills; including the ability to work with formulas, filters and auto-lookup 
• Familiarity with portals, especially Plumtree or BEA Aqualogic
• Good internet research skills, writing skills, and attention to detail 
• Experience working with Microsoft FrontPage
• A professional appearance and phone manner 
• Work in a fast paced environment 
• Highly motivated and a team player

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants should submit resumes and cover letters via email to Brad Rogers, brogers@libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Keith Gurtzweiler, keith@libraryassociates.com.