Law Library - Specialist

Smith County • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Working under the supervision of the law librarian, the part-time Law Library Specialist assists and interacts with the public and pro se litigants by providing legal information and materials in response to requests. The specialist also helps organize law library resources. The position requires 24 hours per week: Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a noon-to-1:00 p.m. lunch, and Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and county laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines, including legal procedures, processes, and systems.
• Proficiency with computers, online systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, legal research software, and other relevant applications.
• Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar, and punctuation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze needs, provide required information, and distinguish legal information from legal advice.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with working knowledge of legal reference sources, legal publications, and computerized legal research platforms.
• Critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving abilities to identify appropriate research resources and resolve issues using technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, judges, clients, external agency representatives, county employees and officials, and the public.
• Ability to use and explain library equipment, facilities, and filing systems.
• Ability to read and understand legal form instructions and analyze and interpret procedures and governmental regulations.
• At least two years of experience in a legal office setting, or at least two years in an office setting with extensive customer service experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal associate degree preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public by providing legal information and directing them to materials that may help answer legal questions.
• Provide print and electronic materials to the public and legal professionals.
• Assist with circulation of law library materials and use of library equipment, including printers and scanners.
• Shelve new publications and maintain the collection so information remains current and accessible.
• Answer phone and walk-in requests for basic information and make referrals when appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree