Law Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County's Walter T. McCarthy Law Library is seeking a Part-Time Law Library Assistant to support public service and key behind-the-scenes projects. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys helping people, is comfortable in a professional courthouse environment, and has strong attention to detail, especially for cataloging/data entry and research tasks. Library staff assist patrons with locating and using legal information resources but do not provide legal advice.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
Some administrative support experience, preferably in a court or legal environment.
Strong customer service skills and a professional communication style.
Comfort using computers and basic office technology (email, internet searching, scanning/printing/copying).
Ability to follow procedures carefully and maintain confidentiality in a courthouse setting.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a library, courthouse, legal office, archive, museum, or other public-facing service environment.
Interest in legal information services, local history, or historical collections.
Experience working with older texts is a plus.
Familiarity with cataloging/data entry, metadata, spreadsheets, or library systems (ILS).
Coursework or experience in library science, history, paralegal studies, criminal justice, political science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Providing friendly, professional assistance to a wide range of patrons, including members of the public, attorneys, self-represented litigants, and courthouse staff.
Helping patrons locate and use legal and court-related resources in print and online (e.g., statutes, court rules, case law reporters, legal encyclopedias, and forms).
Assisting patrons with library equipment and technology, including public computers, printers, copiers, and scanners.
Maintaining orderly, welcoming public areas by straightening workspaces, ensuring supplies are available, and keeping equipment areas neat and ready for use.
Monitoring shared spaces and report issues (equipment problems, supply needs, or facility concerns) to the supervisor.
Collecting and recording service statistics (e.g., patron questions, resource assistance, computer use) and maintain routine daily logs as assigned.
Entering library collection items into the catalog, including accurate data entry and record updates under staff direction.
Researching historical Virginia texts to support identification, description, and improved patron access to historic materials.
Supporting additional collection projects as needed (organization, shelf reading, basic inventory support, and preparation of materials for processing).