Law Librarian

Law Librarian Requisition ID: 00139024 Organization Sheriff's Department Job Posting Full-time Posting Salary $31.422 hourly Hours & Availability Shift Start Time: 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 3:00 P.M. Availability: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm or any non-standard hours if operationally necessary. Position Details Civilian (non-sworn) / non-merit ranked / internal & external candidates FLSA Status Non-Exempt General Overview Under direction of the Director, Deputy Director or Supervisor, the Law Librarian conducts research on a detained individual’s behalf, provides support and research materials for detained individuals requiring legal information as it relates to their pending criminal charges and ongoing case, and provides recreational or public library services. Assignments may include a population of incarcerated individuals that exhibit behavioral challenges and/or have been identified as being mentally ill. Key Responsibilities and Duties Assist detained individuals in legal research in preparation of their case(s) in the law library; assists with the preparation of legal documents. Deliver “public” library books to detained individuals, assisting them with finding recreational, informational, and educational books to read for leisure or education/information. Deliver requested legal information and/or materials to detained individuals inside their living-unit area. May conduct/hold both a public and law library session with multiple detained individuals when safety and/or security permits. Maintain timely records and perform various other duties related to the law library services. Relay confidential and important information; investigate special matters requiring confidential handling; help adjust problems calling for non-routine decisions. Observe any need for follow‑up actions and assist with details; keep supervisor informed of meetings, events, and other matters of importance. Read publications, regulations, and directives and take action or refer those that are important to the supervisor and staff. Prepare special or one‑time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other offices, etc., under general direction. Apply comprehensive knowledge of word processing and other PC software applications and office practices; possess a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents. Independently complete assignments and resolve problems or oversee and direct others in such manner. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of word processing and other PC software applications and office practices with a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents. Knowledge of good office management principles; excellent knowledge of business office practices, English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Comfortable interacting and working closely with incarcerated individuals. Proficient in extensive internet research; experience or familiarity with LexisNexis. Possesses ability to read and interpret intricately detailed information. Ability to interpret and understand complex legal statutes and language. Ability to understand and carry out technical and complex instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate instructions in full or part to others. Ability to coordinate several tasks and perform well under pressure; ability to fill in for and perform the duties of other unit support staff; ability to relieve higher‑level administrative staff. Capable of working effectively in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to travel long and short distances quickly and efficiently, including being capable of moving up and down several flights of stairs efficiently during a shift. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of a current commission as a Notary Public and/or an ability to acquire a Notary Public certification within six (6) months of employment. One (1) or more years of professional, full time work experience in the areas of criminal law, legal research, and the Illinois Criminal Code. Capable of working effectively in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to travel long and short distances quickly and efficiently, including being capable of moving up and down several flights of stairs efficiently during a shift. Availability to work: Monday‑Friday, 7am‑3pm or any non‑standard hours if operationally necessary. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited college or university and/or three (3) or more years of professional, full time work experience as a Law Librarian in a correctional institution. Six (6) months or more of professional, full time work experience in the use of Westlaw. Possession of a Paralegal Certificate. Benefits Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care for employee and eligible dependents. Thirteen (13) holidays granted each fiscal year. Accrued sick leave one (1) day per month of service, up to one hundred and seventy‑five (175) working days. Accrued vacation leave up to fifteen (15) days within the fiscal year, with increases based on anniversary dates of employment. Basic term life insurance equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary; supplemental coverage may be purchased. Cook County Pension Fund participation with eligibility for an annuity after ten (10) years of service. Optional deferred compensation plan. EEO Statement The Cook County Sheriff’s Office prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process. Employment decisions will not be based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, medical history or genetic information, or any basis prohibited by law. Decisions are based on merit and qualifications.

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