Summary: The Information Resource Specialist is responsible for overseeing the firm’s legal research resources and knowledge management practices. This role ensures attorneys and staff have efficient access to legal research tools and digital resources that enhance workflow, collaboration, and case management. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in legal research and library sciences with knowledge management skills.
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Location: This role must be willing to relocate or commute to Chattanooga, TN to be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Research & Knowledge Management:
- Maintain and develop the firm’s legal research library, including digital and print resources.
- Provide legal research support and training to attorneys, paralegals, and staff across all practice areas as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate new legal research tools, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency.
- Manage the firm’s database of legal precedents, templates, and reference materials.
- Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing requirements for legal information resources.
Library and Resource Management:
- Manage subscriptions and vendor relationships for legal research databases, e-books, and journals.
- Perform original and copy cataloging of new print and electronic materials.
- General clerical work includes loose leaf filing, retrieval and delivery of library materials and processing invoices.
- Support IT Manager in contract negotiations with legal information providers to optimize cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain an inventory of physical and digital legal research resources.
- Liaison with IT and other departments needed for resource implementation.
Training & Support:
- Provide ongoing training and support for attorneys and staff on legal research methodologies and technology applications as needed.
- Develop user guides and reference materials for legal databases and software applications.
Education Requirements:
- MLIS, MLS, JD or equivalent from an ALA accredited program with law-specific training focusing on legal information, including basic and advanced legal reference, cataloging, and classification of legal matters preferred.
Skills & Certifications:
- Certification in legal research or law librarianship, preferred.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools for legal research and contract analysis, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal information management role.
- Ability to develop annual budgets for library and monitor monthly expenditures.
- Ability to successfully manage relationships with outside vendors, attorneys, and support staff.
- Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills along with verbal, writing, and organizational skills.
Chambliss is committed to being one of the best law firms to work for in our region. We are actively searching for highly qualified people to work as attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff personnel. Chambliss strives to attract a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**We ARE NOT utilizing outside agencies for this role. Please DO NOT SOLICIT.**
