Assistant Librarian - Library Services

Verrill • Portland, OR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for an Assistant Librarian for our Portland, Maine office. As one of New England’s top full-service law firms, we are interested in hiring talented individuals to join our team. Verrill offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a collaborative work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally. Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Assistant Librarian supports a broad range of library operations, including administrative tasks, reference services, and special projects. This role helps maintain library resources, organize materials, update records, support research workflows, and coordinate library initiatives. The Assistant Librarian also contributes to daily service needs, ensuring the library remains organized, accessible, and responsive to Verrill’s information needs.

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• at least one (1) year of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail
• excellent organizational skills
• effective communication and customer service abilities
• proven project‑management skills
• ability to prioritize tasks successfully
• enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with records information management software
• PDF editors
• Microsoft Office Suite
• document management systems
• flexibility to travel when needed

Responsibilities

• cataloging and maintaining library records
• filing updates in print resources and managing incoming library mail
• distributing periodicals according to the Library Distribution List
• processing book orders and interlibrary loan requests
• assisting with library billing and maintaining administrative records
• responding to quick reference and basic troubleshooting requests
• maintaining the organization and appearance of library spaces
• supporting inventory, database updates, and other routine administrative tasks
• assisting with special projects and library initiatives

Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• collaborative work environment

What This Job Offers

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