Deputy Director - Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
Deputy Director - Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
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Position Description
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library a division of the Harris County Attorneys Office is seeking a Deputy Director to assist the Director with the Law Librarys overall administration and management. The Law Library serves the litigants attorneys judges and government agencies of Harris County Texas the third-most populous county in the United States. The Deputy Director reports to the Director and works as part of a management team to ensure continuity of library operations and projects.
The Deputy Director supervises the Associate and Assistant Law Librarians to ensure effective delivery of law library services. The Deputy Director works with the Director to recommend policies and procedures and provides advice on matters relating to the overall operation of the Law Library. The Deputy Director works with minimal supervision with significant latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. The Deputy Director also provides reference and research assistance as needed assists with management of personnel in library operations as needed acts as liaison to key stakeholders participates in outreach and education initiatives and performs such other duties and functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Director.Although not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities the Law Library Deputy Director performs all of the following tasks:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises Associate and Assistant Law Librarians
- Assists the Director in managing the overall operation of the Law Librarys headquarters and virtual services.
- Assists with strategic planning disaster planning and process improvement.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the annual budget.
- Contributes to collection development and legal technology acquisition strategies.
- Assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Law Library.
- Consults with the Director on library policies and procedures.
- Provides reference and research assistance as needed.
- Assists patrons with access to various electronic legal databases print materials and community resources.
- Creates research guides and other helpful guidelines for patrons and the Law Library staff.
- Handles designated library administrative functions in the Law Library Directors absence.
- Acts as liaison to community groups and key stakeholders which includes public speaking engagements committee service reporting and outreach.
- Teaches legal research skills in CLE and one-on-one settings.
- Drafts articles and newsletter items for internal County Attorney newsletter and external community publications.
- Develops and facilitates relationships between relevant stakeholders including government officials other law libraries and local bar associations.
- Enforces Law Library rules and documents rules violations as needed.
- Publicizes and promotes the Law Library.
- Develops a professional development plan that encompasses at least 20 hours per year of professional development course work or other learning opportunities.
- Develops and oversees training programs for the public including lawyers and non-lawyers.
- Oversees the development and usability of the Law Librarys website and social media presence.
- Performs other functions and job-related duties as required.
- 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:
Applicants should provide a cover letter resume and three (3) professional referenceswith their application.
Education and Experience:
- Applicants must have an MLS MLIS or equivalent masters degree from an ALA accredited institution.
- Applicants must have worked three (3) or more years in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a Law Library setting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Must demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
- Must have the ability to manage a growing team of law librarians in a dynamic public service setting.
- Excellent analytical organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent legal research and reference skills with demonstrated expertise in both print and electronic resources required.
- Strong people skills in interacting both with patrons and staff are essential.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral 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.
Preferences
- A JD from an ABA accredited institution and license to practice law in Texas is desired.
- Bilingual abilities particularly English/Spanish are desired.
- Knowledge of and experience with self-help legal research resources and Texas legal research materials are desired.
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.
Position Type and Typical Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday with occasional additional hours as necessary.
Work Environment andPhysical Demands:
This role is typically performed in person at our Law Library on Congress; this role also performs work throughout Harris County as needed for our special program education and outreach initiatives. Remote work opportunity is limited. This job typically operates in a public Law Library environment and the person in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers printers scanners/copiers and phones.
Some duties require bending and standing for periods at a time and may require the ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
Compensation:
The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidates qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs health benefits and retirement plans.
In addition the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
