Temp Assistant Librarian, Legal Research

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a temporary Assistant Librarian to join a specialist library team as part of a prestigious professional membership body based in Central London. This role will support a high-quality legal enquiry service and is ideal for someone with strong legal research experience who enjoys both working with collections and helping users access information.

You will handle a wide range of research enquiries from solicitors, law firm staff and the public, delivering clear and accurate results. You will carry out case law, legislation and literature searches, and present findings in a professional and accessible way.

Alongside enquiry work, you will take responsibility for cataloguing and collection management; this includes identifying gaps, selecting new resources, reviewing materials for retention, and maintaining accurate records on the library system. You will also support projects to improve the organisation and use of the collect...