Information Assistant - Bolton, United Kingdom - Davies Group

Davies Group

Verified Company

Bolton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Working within a small team your primary responsibilities will be undertaking legal research, assisting with the delivery of current awareness services, providing training on legal databases, and assisting with updating the Information Services hub on the firm's SharePoint intranet.

Key Accountabilities

Undertake legal research delivering fast and high quality information to fee earners using hard copy materials and online resources such as Westlaw, LexisNexis and ilaw
Assist with the production and delivery of current awareness services as required
Monitor legal information sites updating the team's rolling news service to fee earners
Assist with the provision of training to fee earners requiring assistance in their use of online legal databases
Assist with the updating of the Information Services hub on Keoghs' Intranet using the SharePoint platform
Contribute to the evaluation of new services and products
Travel to other offices as required
Cover for other team members as and when required
Other tasks as directed

Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Work experience within a law firm or other professional services environment

Experience in using Westlaw, LexisNexis and general online database search methods in an academic or legal industry role is essential
An understanding of English civil law & procedure
An ability to summarise legal materials
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word & Excel
Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint would be an advantage
Must be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail
Communicates in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal with staff at all levels
Demonstrate an interest in Library/Information/Knowledge work
An ability to work to tight deadlines
Cooperates, collaborates, and works towards common goals with others
Enjoys change and is enthusiastic about continuous improvement
Confident and able to function with mínimal supervision
A flexible approach and an ability to plan and prioritise workloads

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values

We listen, are down to earth and supportive

We work together towards a common goal

We're friendly with a can do attitude

We care about our clients

We evolve

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