DOC Dixon CC Corrections Law Library Assistant
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Law Library Assistant to provide reference, instructional, and research services in an institutional law library. The assistant trains and supervises Individuals in Custody law clerks, serves library patrons and staff, develops and maintains the library, supports facility programs and services, and helps maintain library order and security. The role calls for a detail-minded, service-oriented team player who can adapt to changing needs, work independently, and bring innovative thinking and a commitment to public service. The position is based at Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, Illinois, and is fully in office. The schedule is 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off. The position is salaried and full-time. The anticipated starting salary is $5,342 per month; the full salary range is $4,443–$7,452 per month.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in areas such as legal studies, pre-law, English, statistics, or directly related subjects.
- 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 working 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 written material clearly and logically.
- 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 legal matters.
- Develop and maintain the institutional law library.
- Support facility programs and services and maintain library order and security.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- Retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement, subject to the stated eligibility terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
