Assistant Research Librarian

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

 

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

 

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

 

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

 

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

 

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

 

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and systems-oriented Assistant Research Librarian to join HSF Kramer. Working within a collaborative regional team, you will support our legal professionals by delivering high-quality research, information, and library services.

Standard hours are rostered between 8am and 6pm, with some flexibility required to meet client and team needs.

What you'll do:

RESEARCH SERVICES

• Contribute to research services through regular shifts on the national roster, including on-site reference assistance

• Provide legal and business reference and research services to internal clients, including sector and industry research

• Set up and maintain media, regulatory, and other alerting services

• Provide inter-library loan services and facilitate off-site collection retrievals

• Support collaboration with Business Development and Practice Groups to understand information needs

• Assist with the development and maintenance of Research Centre policies and procedures

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

• Assist with processing, classification, and cataloguing of new materials

• Support administration of library infrastructure (Library Management System, Resource Management System, media and regulatory alert platforms)

• Help maintain a dynamic Intranet site to maximise resource accessibility and return on investment

• Play a collaborative role in the implementation of new systems

COLLECTION & PROMOTION

• Provide recommendations for new title purchases and maintain the physical collection

• Liaise with external suppliers on technical, content, or access issues

• Assist with Research Centre tours, inductions, and promotion of services

• Support the upskilling of our people in the responsible and effective use of AI in research

• Continually learn about and promote key features of subscription resources

STRATEGY & GENERAL

• Contribute to national Research strategy and goals as set by the Senior Research Manager and Senior Research Librarians

• Contribute to integrated Knowledge, Learning and Research solutions and the implementation of firm strategy

• Participate in projects and knowledge sharing as required

What you’ll bring:

ESSENTIAL

• Tertiary qualifications in librarianship (ALIA accredited), or progress toward this qualification combined with relevant experience

• Understanding of the elements of sound research, with a willingness to develop legal and business research abilities

• Experience with library and request management systems, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams

• Exposure to online resources for research and alerting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and team skills with a client service orientation

• Flexibility to vary working hours to meet client and team needs

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of court and legislative structures

• Experience conducting business and industry research

• Understanding of professional services firm environments

• Experience with SharePoint, PowerBI, library management systems, and current awareness best practice

• Basic financial management experience

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

Knowledge and ResearchFull time

Location

Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.