Library Technical Assistant at Anjarwalla & Khanna

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

The knowledge management team provides lawyers with necessary information that will enable them to advise with authority and ensures that they have access to training programs to develop the skill set required from Africa’s leading law firm.

The technical assistant’s responsibilities include:

• Performing clerical tasks in the library.
• Assisting and guiding lawyers in selecting materials in the library and assist with requests.
• Checking in and out of materials at the circulation desk and answering the phones
• Prepare “In the News” daily and weekly reports for practice areas, shelve books when returned by patrons and assist in processing new material.
• Assisting in fielding client queries for the Knowhow database and preparing index materials to be entered into the Knowhow database.

Experience and personal qualities

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma or Degree in library or information science or any other relevant field from a recognised institution.
• A good understanding of the legal profession will be a plus.
• 1 year of previous work experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with online research, and familiarity with office practices and Microsoft Office suite products.

Personal qualities

• Good attention to detail.
• This individual should possess excellent research skills.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a zeal to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills and good time management.
• Ability to interact with people across all levels.
• Team player and able to work collaboratively with other team members.