OPEN POSITION: Technical Information Analyst

[tjuzba at manatt.com]

>From MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS, LLP   (Attorneys at Law)
Information Services Dept.		

	Description:  Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a West Los 
Angeles-based law firm with approximately 145 attorneys.  The Information 
Services Department (IS) contains more that 10,000 volumes and documents 
and is a member of TLIN.  The IS Department is currently involved in 
automation projects throughout the Firm. The IS Department has full access 
to the internet via a T-1 link and to numerous online databases.  Each IS 
Department member has CD-Rom access at his or her own desktop.

		Job Summary: The Technical Information Analyst provides support 
and development for the firm's knowledge management activities in 
coordination with the Information Services Director.  Provides programming 
support, maintenance, and training  for Information Services in developing 
the firm's knowledge management systems.  Coordinates, in conjunction with 
Information Services Director, the assessment, development and management 
of all knowledge management resources.  

		Responsibilities:  Will implement and maintain the Firm's 
information management projects.  Will perform systems analysis and 
programming specific to knowledge management projects.  Will researche 
knowledge management problems and find solutions. Conducts studies relating 
to development of  knowledge management products as required.  Will manage 
CD-ROM LAN and server where CD-ROMS are copied;  implementation, networking 
and troubleshooting of electronic information resources, including , the 
Internet, full-text databases (internal and external) , and all public 
access PC products.  Will test and convert data for computer software (and 
occasionally hardware) and the prepare documentation.  Will write or revise 
user training manuals and procedures.  Develop training materials such as 
exercises and visual displays.   Will train users on software and hardware 
on-site or in classroom;  responsible for teaching attorneys how to utilize 
knowledge management tools.  This will include developing training classes 
and teaching the use of information technology, coordinating other 
Information  Services'  instruction for information management  projects.

		Qualifications:  Master's degree (M. L. S.) or equivalent from 
ALA-accredited program; or four to ten years related experience and/or 
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in 
libraries. Demonstrated knowledge of information management and 
programming. Excellent interpersonal communication. Demonstrated teaching 
skills and training experience. Preferred: Knowledge of DOS/Windows, 
Windows NT, OS/2 and UNIX operating systems; FolioViews, Visual Basic,  
Microsoft Office (especially Access), MARC and RLIN records; WWW browsers 
and HTML and Java applications. Familiarity with PDF (portable document 
format) and Adobe Acrobat and capture applications.     Demonstrated 
teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
		
		Salary: $38,000 per year and up depending on experience.

		Deadline: Review of applications continues until position is 
filled.

		To apply:  Please send or fax cover letter, resume and salary 
history to Jennifer Zeidler, Recruiting Administrator, Manatt, Phelps & 
Phillips, LLP, 11355 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1614.  
Fax: (310) 312-4224


Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is an EEO employer.

Teresa Juzba
Information Services Director
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
(310) 312-4108  Phone
(310) 312-4224  Fax

Teresa Juzba
Information Services Director
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
(310) 312-4108  Phone
(310) 312-4224  Fax

Teresa Juzba
Information Services Director
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
(310) 312-4108  Phone
(310) 312-4224  Fax