DOC Logan CC Adult Education Corrections Law Library Assistant
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-minded, service-oriented team player to provide reference, instructional, and research services in the institutional law library at Logan Correctional Center. The role trains and supervises Individuals in Custody law clerks, serves library patrons and staff, develops and maintains the institutional law library, supports facility programs and services, and helps maintain library order and security. The position requires adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to public service. The position is based at Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois, and is fully in-office. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The anticipated starting salary is $5,342 per month, with a full range of $5,342–$7,571 per month. This is a full-time salaried union position.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to four years of college, with coursework in legal, pre-legal, English, statistics, or directly related areas.
- Obtain Notary Public certification during the probationary period and keep it current while in the position.
- Pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of work experience with case law.
- At least one year of experience working as a paralegal or in a law library setting.
- At least one year of professional experience writing reports.
- Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and draft clear, logical written material.
- At least one year of work experience gathering statistical data.
- At least one year of experience using a legal law library.
- At least one year of experience receiving and reviewing library requests.
- At least one year of work experience in a library setting.
- At least one year of experience assisting individuals with law library materials.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks in using legal library resources to assist library users.
- Receive and review Individuals in Custody requests for assistance using the institutional law library.
- Explain court procedures and filing requirements without interpreting substantive matters of law.
- Develop and maintain the institutional law library.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas
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Job Type
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