Law Librarian

Law Librarian

The Law Librarian provides assistance with legal research and education services for Law Library Resource Center patrons.

This position will allow for a teleworking schedule up to 2 days per week dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch following the successful completion of a 6-month training period. This position will be primarily assigned to the downtown location and one or more days each week to the SE Regional Court. Future duties may include assignments at other locations.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school or a Juris Doctorate.
• Valid Arizona Driver License and reliable personal transportation
• Telephone and reliable internet for teleworking

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Juris Doctorate
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an academic or law library.
• Training and/or experience with cataloging.
• Knowledge of current and emerging electronic legal research technologies and experience using on-line databases (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis, vLex) to provide assistance with legal reference, research, and online services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Standard library acquisitions policies and procedures.
• The use of standard serials indexes and resources.
• Library data systems.
• The principles of cataloging.
• The Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
• Library record keeping and filing.
• Legal terminology.
• Library collection.
• The principles of reference services.
• Legal research methods and techniques.
• Court procedures and operations.
• State laws, rules and regulations.

Skill In:

• The use of on-line databases (i.e. Westlaw, Hein Online, vLex, Integrated Library Systems) and Microsoft Windows products (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interpret, analyze and evaluate legal information and draw conclusions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deal tactfully and competently with fairness, respect, and dignity with the public.

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Provides legal reference services in person, via telephone, via email and chat using exceptional customer service.
• Travels to regional locations to provide legal reference services.
• Assists with drafting and revising library literature including research guides and bibliographies.
• Assists with the development and delivery of educational courses for internal and external customers.
• Assists with the acquisition and distribution of law books for judicial officers.
• Assists with the acquisition of new print and electronic library materials.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear. The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job will involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.