1. [SLA LinkedIn] Project Director
LAC Group is seeking a Project Director for a potential long-term contract with a prestigious federal agency located in Washington, D.C. We are recruiting for several subject matter experts to run a critical information center for this agency. These positions are contingent upon award. The expected start date will be in summer 2013.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise and experience supervising the work of a team of at least 15 professionals and the overall quality of their work on many tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a large staff that includes not only education researchers, but also communications experts, web production staff, administrative and knowledge management staff, and subcontractors.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to project schedules, keep costs within budget, and effectively manage the work of subcontractors
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Expertise in running large scale operations
- Highly experienced in disseminating information to a large audience
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Demonstrated familiarity with communicating complex scientific and technical information in a user-friendly and intuitive manner
- Evidence of successful experience overseeing the collection, management, and analysis of large scale databases, including qualitative and quantitative data
- Time and willingness to commit a minimum of 70 percent time (FTE) to the project over the term of the contract
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Experience utilizing and providing content for the federal Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) preferred.
PLEASE provide your salary requirements or salary range within your on-line applicant profile or as part of your cover letter.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.
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2. [SLA LinkedIn] Conflicts Analyst
http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000DOdRzMAL&tSource=
LAC Group seeks a Conflicts Analyst for a prestigious corporate client located in Boston, MA. The Conflict Analyst is responsible for performing conflict checks, assisting in the resolution of actual or potential conflicts and coordinating the case intake process. Responsibilities also include assistance with various projects undertaken by the legal team, at the direction of in-house legal counsel the Conflict and Compliance Manager.
Responsibilities:
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Conflict Checks - Research requests for client conflict checks using Elite and other on-line resources, and assist in the identification of potential conflicts;
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Together with the Conflict and Compliance Manager, assist in the resolution of conflicts which requires interaction with legal counsel, the conflict committee and managing principals and senior staff;
- Create and maintain information screens between conflicting cases using IntApp and other resources, to ensure compliance with such information screens;
- Prepare necessary reports to support the conflict, intake and case management function;
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Work with the finance team in the management and operation of Elite to ensure case, client and related party information is comprehensive and accurate;
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Research – Conduct database research for new case leads;
- Contract Management - Work with others in the legal department to track and review case-related documents such as engagement letters and nondisclosure agreements to ensure compliance with restrictions or agreed-upon terms and provide other contract management functions as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills;
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Strong PC capability; Word, Excel, SharePoint experience; experience with billing/conflicts databases;
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Equivalent work experience in a professional service firm;
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
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Willingness to work a flexible schedule dictated by business needs;
- Research skills.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.
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3. [LinkedIn] Library Director, Great Neck Library - Greater New York City Area
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5118994&trk=rj_em&ut=3Yw4UXW2SFiBI1
Library Director
The Great Neck Library Association seeks a dynamic leader to provide strategic direction and continue to develop the Library’s role as the cornerstone of the community’s intellectual and cultural life. The Great Neck Library is an association library consisting of a main building and three branch facilities serving a population of 40,000 with an annual circulation of 800,000, a staff of 150 and an annual budget of $8+ million. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communications skills with strong management background, successful leadership in managing the budget, staff and personnel issues; labor relations and highly developed community outreach.
Qualifications: MLS or MLIS degree from an accredited graduate library school; eight years’ administrative experience, five of them as Library Director, Assistant Director, or similar level, as well as experience in working closely with a Board of Trustees.
Salary: Competitive with full benefits package.
Please submit cover letter and resume electronically by April 15, 2013, to:
Francine Ferrante Krupski, Chairperson, Director Search Committee
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Company Description
The Great Neck Library is located on the North Shore of Long Island in Nassau County, New York.
Additional Information
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March 14, 2013
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Type:
- Full-time
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Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
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Functions:
- Administrative
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Industries:
- Libraries
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Job ID:
- 5118994
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- 4. [LinkedIn]
Library and Knowledge Manager, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP - Wilmington, DE (Greater Philadelphia Area)
- http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5103914&trk=rj_em&ut=1OvGe0ojeFiBI1
Job Description
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, one of Delaware’s largest and most respected law firms, has a current opening for an experienced Library and Knowledge Manager.
The Library & Knowledge Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and the Library Partner and plays a leading role in the collection, management and organization of the firm’s physical and electronic research resources and intellectual property. The LKM promotes the use of collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among internal teams. The LKM maintains the firm’s library collection, supervises library support staff, coordinates knowledge management (KM) initiatives, including developing and maintaining the firm’s Knowledge Banks.
Primary Responsibilities
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Develop, implement and promote KM initiatives
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Collaborate with attorneys and staff for information gathering for Knowledge Banks
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Coordinate KM, data collection and process integration initiatives
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Keep abreast of developments in information technology pertaining to the library and to KM
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Formulate action plans for the library and KM resources, develop an annual budget for the library and monitor spending compliance with the budget
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Investigate new research resources, technologies and techniques
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Analyze, design and utilize electronic systems for easier distribution of information
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Participate in the design, development and implementation of business workflow solutions resulting in enhanced enterprise data integrity and information availability, as well as operational efficiency
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Maintain the physical and electronic legal research collection, including updates and supplements
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Assist attorneys and support staff with physical and electronic legal research, as well as the use of search engines to locate documents, emails and other resources housed in document management systems and other databases
- Organize and supervise training relating to research skills and tools
- Assist attorneys and support staff in purchasing books and other reference resources
- Manage vendor relationships, serve as a contact point for vendor representatives of physical and electronic research tools
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the firm management
Desired Skills & Experience
Requirements
- Previous experience in a law firm environment managing a library and/or KM resources strongly preferred
- A four-year degree required. MLS or JD degree preferred.
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Functions well in a team environment and is able to build collaborative relationships, while also being able to work independently
- Experience with a variety of electronic information services and the ability to instruct others in their use
- Advanced computer (Word, Excel, DMS, SharePoint 2010) and electronic research skills
- Highly motivated and results-driven
Company Description
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, one of Delaware's largest law firms, counsels and represents national, international and local clients, handling sophisticated advisory and litigation matters involving bankruptcy, corporate law and intellectual property. Young Conaway also guides regional businesses and individuals through a myriad of employment, real estate, tax, estate planning, environmental, and banking issues from the firm's offices in downtown Wilmington, DE.
We offer a competitive pay, commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package (including medical, prescription and dental plans without waiting period, and commuting allowance) and a professional environment with numerous opportunities for experience and growth. Please e-mail your resume, with salary requirements, to [log in to unmask].
EEO Employer
Additional Information
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April 8, 2013
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Type:
- Full-time
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Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
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Functions:
- Other
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Industries:
- Law Practice
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Compensation:
- Commensurate with experience
- Referral Bonus:
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Job ID:
- 5103914
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