Assistant Law Librarian (Part time) - Clark County Law Library

Clark County, Washington•Arlington, VA

1d•$38 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clark County Law Library has an opening for a part-time (15 hours/week) Assistant Law Librarian. This role assists in the operation of the Law Library and helps the public, attorneys, and judges in using the library. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating materials, controlling the lending of materials, keeping the ready reference collection and form kits updated, and assisting with website maintenance. The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per day, 2 days per week, for a total of 15 hours per week. Scheduled days are negotiable. The ability to work extra days to cover for the Law Librarian is a plus. This position is eligible for prorated paid time off and is subject to the policies of the Law Library Board of Trustees.

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge about legal procedures, terminology, and research methodology.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must have a genuine desire to work part-time.
At least three years of professional experience in a legal setting or as a reference librarian in a law library.
Knowledge of: legal terminology, procedures, and both print and online research; principles and practices of record keeping and documentation; legal terminology and procedures to allow an understanding of what patrons are asking for when patrons themselves do not know; principles and practices of general library administration and reference techniques.
Ability to: work well with a varied patron base consisting of judges, attorneys, students, and pro se patrons, some of whom may be angry or have difficulty communicating their needs; communicate clearly to patrons; be able to understand what patrons are asking for and provide information that is likely to assist them including the ability to ask patrons questions to determine the legal procedure involved in a situation; prioritize and multitask to accomplish assigned work with high level of accuracy; be self-motivated; communicate clearly and collaborate regularly with Law Librarian; manage long-term projects; understand the meaning of legal advice and avoid providing it; type at a speed of at least 45 wpm; effectively use both print and online legal resources; sit and stand for long periods; climb stools and ladders; very occasionally lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
Use office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook daily.
Use both free and fee-based legal and general internet sources.
Use calendaring system to follow up on tasks, Workday for HR, and Drupal for website.
Must be comfortable in a Windows environment and willing to learn new software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of library procedures and reference a plus.
Flexibility with scheduling is a plus.
Additional years of experience preferred.
Experience with either Lexis or Westlaw is preferred.
A law degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the public, attorneys, judges, and employees in their use of the Law Library; provide information on availability, location and use of legal materials and library equipment.
Orient new attorneys to the library.
Provide excellent customer service while avoiding giving legal advice and within the confines of library rules.
Conduct a reference interview to learn what materials patrons might want to use.
Customize self-help form kits prepared by King County Law Library for use in Clark County.
Develop and maintain other form kits.
Monitor legislative changes, court rules, and court decisions to ensure current information, to assist with acquisition decisions, to provide accurate legal research/reference information to patrons, and to anticipate impacts on the library or its funding.
Work with the Law Librarian to make collection decisions including recommending new purchases and weeding CLEs and other materials.
Maintain court form binders and ready-reference collection.
Help maintain the law library website. Update material as needed, ensure functionality, and comply with county website policies.
Work with the District and Superior Court Clerks’ offices, judicial officers, court facilitators, the Sheriff’s Office, and other departments to ensure that form kits, information in checklists, ready reference materials, and website information is current and accurate.
Help improve library visibility by networking with other agencies and assisting with the creation of marketing materials.
Provide information about library resources to other county departments as needed.
Monitor and control circulation of library materials; send overdue notices and take other appropriate actions to retrieve library materials; borrow and lend items through interlibrary loan.
Process mail and materials, including checking in, property stamping, and updating looseleaf materials and pocket parts.
Maintain list of library holdings and keep online catalog current.
Shelve all materials, which can occasionally include significant collection shifts.
Weed material to keep collection useful and to make space.
Carry out decisions of the Law Librarian regarding disposal of materials.
Multitask and tolerate numerous interruptions while still maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Prioritize tasks.
Work alone most of the time, demonstrating good judgment and initiative.
Accurately handle cash to sell products and services, make change for copiers, process credit card transactions, and write receipts.
Use office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook daily.
Use both free and fee-based legal and general internet sources.
Use calendaring system to follow up on tasks, Workday for HR, and Drupal for website.
Perform related duties as assigned.