Medical Librarian/Expert Witness Specialist

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a Librarian/ Expert Witness Specialist for the Medical & Scientific Solutions team who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the medical library and medical research, and also for the identification, review and clearance of potential experts.

*Responsible for retrieving and overseeing the retrieval of requested literature, recommending new titles for acquisition and maintaining request lists for appropriate tracking and invoicing. Ensuring the processing, tracking, and verifying of library requests within a database environment.

*Responsible for overseeing all processing and cataloging of materials into the library.

*Responsible for distribution and transfer of requested materials both within the Firm and to external clients. This includes distribution of information in various formats, including such media as CD/DVD.

*Responsible for tracking invoices, client accounts and issues related to distributing research materials.

*Responsible for ensuring that the library is well maintained and ordered to optimize the research environment.

*Consult with the Managing Partner regarding information systems and continuity of ongoing research.

*Responsible for identifying, tracking, and updating information related to expert witnesses for a variety of clients.

*Perform background clearance reviews of potential and continuing expert witnesses.

*Work with a variety of databases and knowledge management software to identify and track expert witnesses.

*Perform preliminary review of expert related research literature and reliance literature.

*Interact with outside clients and vendors on a regular basis. This includes taking requests and utilizing other document services.

*Work on special projects as needed.

*Willingness to be on-call, sometimes including weekends or holidays.

*Demonstration of support for management decisions through conduct, as well as written and verbal communication is expected.

*All other duties as assigned.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily, with attention to detail. Excellent client service is expected. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Punctuality and satisfactory attendance is imperative.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of various types of technology such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

*Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, policies and procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from direct reports, peers, and management. Ability to communicate with attorneys and staff and provide rapid and responsive customer service.

*Must be comfortable with ambiguity, deadline pressures, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The ability to key/ type quickly and efficiently.

A bachelor's degree (preferably in science, social science or library science field) and 3 years of relevant experience and/or training is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong reading comprehension and writing skills, computer skills, data searching skills and basic knowledge of Excel.

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