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Assistant Law Librarian - Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

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Houston - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 49670 - 82638

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Description


Under general supervision the Assistant Law Librarian I is primarily responsible for providing reference services to patrons presenting engaging programs facilitating training sessions and contributing content for the Law Librarys online presence.Individuals in this role will have strong research reference and communication skills and must have knowledge of legal resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reference Services: Provides reference services to patrons at least two (2) hours a day from the Law Librarys virtual and physical reference desks including assisting with incoming telephone and email inquiries when needed.
  • Marketing and Outreach: Participates in marketing and outreach efforts by creating digital and print marketing materials leading tours and presenting programs to stakeholders community partners and the public. As well as contributing content for the Law Librarys online presence including webpages blog and social media posts and event announcements.
  • Law Library Resources and Training: Presents programs creates research guides and other helpful guidelines for patrons and Law Library staff and conducts training sessions on Law Library resources and services including research databases legal technology and services for attorneys and other legal professionals.
  • Law Library Facility Maintenance: Prepares the Law Library facilities for use by patrons and at closing by re-shelving print materials straightening chairs and tables and generally maintaining the neat appearance of the Law Library throughout the day.
  • Resource Maintenance: Maintains Law Library resources by filing updates or pocket parts in print library materials.
  • Library Services and Assistance: Performs various administrative tasks that include assisting patrons with copying scanning faxing and other office-related tasks in the Law Librarys copy center as needed registering new cards helping patrons to check in check-outs and holds and processing public library materials as needed.
Other Duties:
  • This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.



Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Supporting Job Application Documents:

Education and Experience:

OR
  • Associates Degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university and
  • Four (4) years of directly related experience including customer service and professional library experience.
OR
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
  • Six (6) years of directly related experience including customer service and professional library experience.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent legal research and reference skills with demonstrated expertise in both print and electronic resources.
  • Strong customer service and people skills when interacting with both patrons and staff.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
  • Excellent analytical organizational and interpersonal skills are required.


NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Located in downtown Houston the Harris County Attorneys Office represents Harris County government the Harris County Flood Control District the Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network in all civil matters including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.


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Work Environment andPhysical Demands:

Compensation:




Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.





Employment Type

Full-Time

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