Knowledge & Information Officer

Fieldfisher

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Belfast - UK

profile Yearly Salary: GBP 35001 - 50000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in Belfast!

Our Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. Were building something special here driven by ambition collaboration and a commitment to excellence. If youre looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us now is the perfect time to come on board.

The Team:

The firms Knowledge & Information Services (K&IS) team operates a busy and dynamic enquiry/research service supporting all Fieldfishers offices. Alongside this core service the team delivers regular current awareness updates and business intelligence reports tailored to the needs of our lawyers and their clients. The team also offers training in legal research and the effective use of online databases to staff across the firm.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with strong customer service skills to join the team. This opening is for a Knowledge & Information Officer who will act as the dedicated point of contact for an assigned practice area whilst also providing research support across the firm as required.

Responsibilities:

Business Research: Provide bespoke company / competitor / sector intelligence reports

Legal Research: responding to users requests by identifying and locating relevant case law / legislation / commentary.

Current Awareness: Tailored updates on legal practice areas sectors and client activities

Training: Carry out induction training for trainees and new joiners to the firm. To include use of online legal research databases hard copy collections and Knowledge Management online resources.

Intranet & Wiki Management: Responsibility for maintaining K&IS and practice related content on the firms intranet & wiki.

Collection Management: Maintaining group libraries including carrying out regular stocktakes and ensuring that resources are kept up to date.

Projects: Assist with the on-going development of the firm-wide Knowledge Management systems and participate in projects as and when required.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Significant experience in a similar role (legal sector desirable)
  • Degree in Library and Information Management
  • Ability to work autonomously under minimal supervision
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels
  • Experience of using research & knowledge management tools (Practical Law; Westlaw; Lexis UK; NewsDesk; FAME/Orbis; wikis; enterprise search engines etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good IT skills e.g. Word Excel

Who are we looking for

  • We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer

  • You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
  • In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
  • Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
  • Modern Office Space:Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
  • Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
  • Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office visit:Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Fieldfisher

What to do next:

  • Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
  • Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
  • Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
  • For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
  • We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

The Firm

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

Testimonial

It is great being in a firm which gets cross-office working to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography.

I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. Im pleased that staff is able to have input in the firms direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. Im encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way whilst being supported at every step.

Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity.

Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016 I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded home-grown talent.

The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job.

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