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Corporate Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney PC Mar 05,2015 Location Pittsburgh PA
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Law Firm

Attorney

Corporate

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Director - Legal Research Duties: Manage the operation of the law library and research staff, including budgetary responsibility/allocation, and the organization and dissemination of legal resources and services. Manages Service Performance metrics for department Supervises and evaluates the work of clerks, library assistants and other staff. Performs topical research for attorney blogs, newsletters, firm websites and other media. Provides innovative leadership within the Research Services area. Conducts in-depth research in wide range of areas including the practice-specific areas of law, business intelligence, public records, legislative history, medical and news/media. Trains lawyers, students, staff and others on the use of Internet-based legal research programs such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and emerging electronic resources such as Google Scholar, electronic journals, on-line court dockets and legislative materials. Conducts periodic reviews of new and existing electronic resources with primary focus toward improved service and research efficiencies. Promotes library services and resources within the Firm. Coordinates and troubleshoots technical services and issues. Contributes to senior management strategies and decisions regarding information applications, tools and technologies, and policies for the organization Identifies areas of opportunity where knowledge management can create efficiencies, and leverages existing knowledge base in meaningful ways. Assists with design and structure of knowledge solutions that facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders who have distinct knowledge but who may not normally have the opportunity to share it. Partners with practice groups to create, classify and improve new and existing knowledge resources. Works with Information Technology resources to ensure connections between knowledge management and software systems are integrated to allow for seamless exchange of information across/between systems. Develops and leads educational/informational sessions to promote use of knowledge management at all levels. Seeks to create an environment where staff and attorneys can create new knowledge and innovation through the use of technology and team work.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced degree in business, law, information management or related field a plus. 5+ years’ experience in same or equivalent field performing in an upper management level. Experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred. 5+ years managing people (across multiple locations, a plus). Successful track record in leading complex projects. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of legal processes and the ability to define solutions to support and improve those processes. Strong presentation skills/experience.

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