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Job TitleOrganizationLocationClosing Date
Law LibrarianNew York State Legislative LibraryAlbany, NYNot specified
Executive DirectorNew York Law InstituteNew York, NYNot specified
Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional ServicesHofstra University Law School LibraryHempstead, NYNot specified
Director of Knowledge Management & ResearchHodgson Russ LLPBuffalo, NY or Rochester, NY (hybrid)Not specified

Law Librarian

Organization: New York State Legislative Library
Location: Albany, NY

Brief description of position: The New York State Senate seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Law Librarian in the NYS Legislative Library. The Legislative Library provides research and information services to members of the New York State Senate and Assembly, as well as legislative staff. The Law Librarian supports these functions through the provision of reference, research, and instructional services.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year

Link to full job announcement: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=212772

Closing date: Not specified


Executive Director

Organization: New York Law Institute
Location: New York, NY

Brief description of position: The New York Law Institute (NYLI) is seeking an accomplished, forward thinking Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s oldest membership law libraries into its next century of service. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director holds overall responsibility for developing and executing NYLI’s strategic and business plans, including evaluating the Institute’s physical collection and space needs. Located in newly renovated offices in Manhattan’s Financial District, NYLI has been a trusted resource to the legal community since 1828, providing critical legal and business information through a robust online platform and curated print collection, offering expert research services to members.

Salary: $180,000-$220,000/year

Link to full job announcement: https://www.nyli.org/were-seeking-our-next-executive-director/

Closing date: Not specified


Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

Organization: Hofstra University Law School Library
Location: Hempstead, NY

Brief description of position: The Hofstra Law Library is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of the Law Library (Research, Reference, and Instruction) to join a collegial and forward-looking academic environment. Reporting to the Director of the Law Library, the Assistant/Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for reference, research, and instructional services. This position carries administrative and supervisory responsibilities and involves collaborating with other law librarians to develop, deliver, and expand library services for students and faculty. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director advances strategic goals by contributing to planning, assessment, budgeting, and policy development, as well as personnel administration and evaluation. The position supports the educational, scholarship, and service missions of Hofstra Law and the University.

Salary: $112,000-$140,000

Link to full job description: https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/7038

Closing date: Not specified


Director of Knowledge Management & Research

Organization: Hodgson Russ LLP
Location: Buffalo or Rochester (hybrid)

Brief description of position: Hodgson Russ is seeking a Director of Knowledge Management and Research to design and implement processes that capture, organize, and operationalize internal knowledge resources including legal precedents, briefs, memos, templates, and research materials. The Director Knowledge Management and Research will work with practice area leaders and other subject matter experts to inventory, and facilitate the use of, the firm’s knowledge resources. This role is also responsible for managing the firm’s library resources and electronic information, providing and overseeing research services to attorneys, and participating in the evaluation and piloting of legal technology, including emerging artificial intelligence applications opportunities and direct creation of content for high quality legal education programs.

Salary: $150,000-$190,000

Link to full job description: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOD1000/JobBoard/88fe7460-bdf2-e8df-6652-38e411c32ce4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1c60d3d2-e6a2-47bb-aa7b-27124f8d474b

Closing date: Not specified