Assistant Legislative Librarian

Tennessee General Assembly • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Legislative Librarian. OLS is a nonpartisan, joint office that provides legal services to state senators and representatives. As an Assistant Legislative Librarian, you will join a highly professional and collegial team and develop subject matter expertise, while engaging in a vital and challenging career.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Constitution of Tennessee.
• Ability to remain professional and impartial at all times while working in a political environment.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication skill.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week during the legislative session, including evenings, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Graduate of an accredited school of library science.

Nice To Haves

• Prior government or legal practice experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the legislative librarian in providing library services to all members of the General Assembly, the staff of the General Assembly, and other state and national agencies and staff.
• Assist in the organization, maintenance, and cataloging of all library resources.
• Assist in the retrieval of information from state and national agencies at the request of members of the General Assembly and their staff.
• Assist in providing tours and talks regarding library services, state and legislative history, and other topics as needed.

Benefits

• health, dental, and life insurance
• pension, 401(k), and 457(b) retirement plans
• annual, sick, and compensatory leave
• up to six weeks of paid parental leave
• a variety of other options to help employees maintain a work-life balance outside of the legislative session.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level