Top Benefits
About the role
Employment term: 12-month contract
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Supervisor: HLA Executive Director
Job Description: The Hamilton Law Association is a professional association of over 900 members of the local Bar and Judiciary. Operating out of the John Sopinka Courthouse, the HLA has an identified mission to assist members in becoming successful, respected and fulfilled in their profession. Our key values for staff are respect, flexibility, encouragement, and enthusiasm. The Law Librarian is responsible for the general oversight of all library matters at the Hamilton Law Association. Specifically, the role of the person in this position involves, but is not limited to, responsibilities in the following categories:
Supervisory: The Law Librarian is responsible for monitoring all aspects of day-to-day library operations, as well as the activities and deliverables of library staff.
Collections: The Law Librarian is responsible for managing acquisitions, circulation, shelving and collection management, ordering publications, monitoring electronic subscriptions, fulfilling document delivery requests, and participating in deselection of the collection as required.
Client Services: The Law Librarian is responsible for responding to reference, research, and document delivery requests, as well as training lawyers in the use of the Library's print and electronic resources.
Administrative: The Law Librarian is responsible for compiling monthly statistics, ensuring ongoing in-house and external training for other staff, and participating in continuing education opportunities.
Essential Qualifications and Personal Competencies:
- Master of Library and Information Science Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
- Experience conducting reference and research work using print and electronic resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable in both a leadership role and as part of a team
Asset Qualifications (may be used to assess candidate suitability further):
- Some experience in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of legal and legislative resources
- Experience in managing budgets within a professional setting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign software
Application Instructions: Please email your cover letter and resume to sberisha@hamiltonlaw.on.ca. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About The Hamilton Law Association
Incorporated in 1879, The Hamilton Law Association is one of the oldest county and district law associations in the Province. It was created by the hard work and inspiration of Britton Bath Osler with the purposes of supporting a law library in the Court House, promoting the general interests of the profession, and encouraging and maintaining the good feeling and harmony of its members.
The Association's affairs are governed by trustees and officers who ensure that Association undertakings are within the mandate and in the best interests of our legal community. The many valued volunteers who are members of the numerous committees within the structure of the HLA strive to represent our membership consistently and effectively. The Anthony Pepe Memorial Law Library, operated within the scope of the HLA, is one of the largest law libraries in Ontario and houses over 30,000 volumes.
The Hamilton Law Association continues to strive to educate and support its membership in the practice of law as well as to advocate for their interests as lawyers.
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment term: 12-month contract
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Supervisor: HLA Executive Director
Job Description: The Hamilton Law Association is a professional association of over 900 members of the local Bar and Judiciary. Operating out of the John Sopinka Courthouse, the HLA has an identified mission to assist members in becoming successful, respected and fulfilled in their profession. Our key values for staff are respect, flexibility, encouragement, and enthusiasm. The Law Librarian is responsible for the general oversight of all library matters at the Hamilton Law Association. Specifically, the role of the person in this position involves, but is not limited to, responsibilities in the following categories:
Supervisory: The Law Librarian is responsible for monitoring all aspects of day-to-day library operations, as well as the activities and deliverables of library staff.
Collections: The Law Librarian is responsible for managing acquisitions, circulation, shelving and collection management, ordering publications, monitoring electronic subscriptions, fulfilling document delivery requests, and participating in deselection of the collection as required.
Client Services: The Law Librarian is responsible for responding to reference, research, and document delivery requests, as well as training lawyers in the use of the Library's print and electronic resources.
Administrative: The Law Librarian is responsible for compiling monthly statistics, ensuring ongoing in-house and external training for other staff, and participating in continuing education opportunities.
Essential Qualifications and Personal Competencies:
- Master of Library and Information Science Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
- Experience conducting reference and research work using print and electronic resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable in both a leadership role and as part of a team
Asset Qualifications (may be used to assess candidate suitability further):
- Some experience in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of legal and legislative resources
- Experience in managing budgets within a professional setting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign software
Application Instructions: Please email your cover letter and resume to sberisha@hamiltonlaw.on.ca. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About The Hamilton Law Association
Incorporated in 1879, The Hamilton Law Association is one of the oldest county and district law associations in the Province. It was created by the hard work and inspiration of Britton Bath Osler with the purposes of supporting a law library in the Court House, promoting the general interests of the profession, and encouraging and maintaining the good feeling and harmony of its members.
The Association's affairs are governed by trustees and officers who ensure that Association undertakings are within the mandate and in the best interests of our legal community. The many valued volunteers who are members of the numerous committees within the structure of the HLA strive to represent our membership consistently and effectively. The Anthony Pepe Memorial Law Library, operated within the scope of the HLA, is one of the largest law libraries in Ontario and houses over 30,000 volumes.
The Hamilton Law Association continues to strive to educate and support its membership in the practice of law as well as to advocate for their interests as lawyers.