DOC Pontiac CC Adult Education Corrections Law Library Assistant

State of Illinois•Pontiac, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-minded, and service-oriented team player to fill a Corrections Law Library Assistant (CLLA) position. The CLLA provides extensive reference, instructional, and research services. The person in this position will train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks; provide law library services to patrons and staff; develop and maintain the institutional law library; support facility programs and services; and maintain library order and security. The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.
Requires certification as a Notary Public be obtained during probationary period and kept current while in the position.
Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working with case law.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working as a paralegal or in a law library setting.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience writing reports.
Prefers ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and to draft written material in a clear and logical format.
Prefers at least one (1) year work experience gathering statistical data.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience using a legal law library.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience receiving and reviewing library requests.
Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working in a library setting.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience assisting individuals with law library materials.
Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Trains and supervises individuals in custody library law clerks in the use of legal library resources to provide assistance sought by individuals in custody library users.
Receives/reviews individuals in custody requests for assistance in the use of the institution law library.
Explains court procedures and filing requirements, without providing interpretations of substantive matters of law.
Develops and maintains the institution law library.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources