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Allens

Junior Research Librarian

Allens

. Undertake legal and business research requests with support from experienced librarians .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and business research, with a strong focus on utilizing emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance research delivery and user experience. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively support library services and knowledge initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal ResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLibrary and Information Studies

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Hard Skills
Research SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDigital Library ManagementKnowledge Services DevelopmentTraining Delivery
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCuriosityCommitment to Service
Tools & Technologies
Legal Research PlatformsAI Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualification in Library and Information Studies
Industry Keywords
Knowledge ServicesInformation ProvidersContinuous ImprovementUser ExperienceNews Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Undertake legal and business research requests with support from experienced librarians
  • Support management and ongoing maintenance of digital library resources
  • Assist with management of the physical collection in the Sydney office
  • Build relationships with colleagues, information providers and publishers
  • Monitor evolving research strategies, tools and emerging technologies, including AI
  • Support delivery of training on legal research platforms
  • Support current awareness and news monitoring services
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of research delivery, workflows and user experience
  • Promote library services and collaborate on firm-wide knowledge initiatives
  • Work within the Knowledge Services team to maintain the Sydney collection and develop legal information services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualification or nearing completion of a qualification in library and information studies, law, or a related field
  • Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to delivering outstanding service
  • Curiosity about information, technology and learning new research tools
  • Interest in how AI is transforming research and knowledge services
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Prior legal research experience is welcome but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Market competitive fixed remuneration
  • Employee recruitment referral program
  • Discounts at hundreds of suppliers, including retail outlets, health and travel insurance
  • Charity matched funding program
  • Fully subsidised gym memberships
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Skin checks
  • In-house snacks and catered meals
  • Subsidised sporting and social activities
  • Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Equipment to support working from home
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees
  • High quality executive coaching to support the transition
  • Team-based recognition, including social activities and contribution-based recognition activities
  • Annual Allens Values Awards
  • Workplace giving and volunteering programs
  • Structured induction and buddy program
  • On-the-job training and professional development