Librarian

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

Reporting to the Director of the Library & Information Centre, the Reference Librarian conducts in-depth research that supports client work, ultimately providing added value to legal professionals and their clients. As a member of the National Library Research Team, the individual works in collaboration with members in our other offices on initiatives to help further the research and information offerings at the firm.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform in-depth and complex research to support client and firm work synthesizing results for efficient and effective use by lawyers and other staff.
- Perform high-value research including ongoing legislative monitoring for lawyers and their clients.
- Assist in ongoing research projects for key stakeholders in the firm.
- Perform competitive intelligence and business research using a variety of resources.
- Participate in training lawyers and students on research methods, techniques, and preferred digital resources.
- Participate in evaluating new digital resources to enhance user experience.
- In collaboration with the National Library Research Team, work on national projects of both a research and technical nature.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, or equivalent business experience.
- 5 years or more in a law firm library setting would be preferred.
- Proficient with leading edge research and information technologies required.
- Highly-developed interpersonal, communication, organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with people at all levels.
- Highly-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service orientation.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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