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OVERVIEW:The Library and Knowledge Services team is a global function comprised of nine people. In collaboration with Professional Support Lawyers based in all our regions this combined team is respon...
OVERVIEW:
The Library and Knowledge Services team is a global function comprised of nine people. In collaboration with Professional Support Lawyers based in all our regions this combined team is responsible for ensuring that everyone in the firm has the knowledge, information and resources they need in order to complete their work to the highest possible standards.
The continued growth of Withers in the US has created an exciting opportunity for a new role within the team. The successful candidate will be part of a team working to raise the profile of library and knowledge efforts in the US and build relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm.
Working primarily with the Library and Knowledge team and Professional Support Lawyers based in the US and London, the Library & Knowledge Advisor will have shared responsibility for the provision of library and knowledge services to all seven of Withers' US offices. The Advisor will be based in either San Diego or Los Angeles (with a preference for Los Angeles) with the expectation of future periodic travel between our California offices and occasional travel to offices outside California. The role will report to the Library and Knowledge Manager in the US.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Research and Training
Developing the Service
Managing Resources
Knowledge Sharing
EDUCATIONAL AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
About Withersworldwide:
Withersworldwide has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs both at home and abroad. In this fast moving and increasingly regulated world the need for integrated and timely advice has never been more urgent.
We are recognized as the only dedicated international law firm for successful people, their families, their businesses and their philanthropic work. With offices in Europe, Asia, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean we provide coverage that other law firms focused on the individual cannot. We continually look for opportunities to ensure we are based in the same locations as our clients and their wealth. We have represented 42% of the Top-100 ‘Sunday Times Rich List’, as well as a significant number of the top 100 people listed in the US (Forbes) and a significant number in the Asian (Hurun) Rich List.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers Worldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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