Law Library Associate II

About the role

The person in this position will be responsible for providing various library services in the Law Library. This is paraprofessional work involving legal research and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance to judges, county officials, attorneys, and general public.
• Answer reference questions for patrons in person, over the phone, and via email regarding the location of books, periodicals, and other material in the library collection or direct library users to the location of needed resources outside the Law Library.
• Introduce patrons to reference books and tools; aid in the location of materials.
• Update material in the library collection; organize, including shifting and shelving books, and filing.
• Process library materials for all judges’ collection and handle the distribution of materials.
• Supervise the operation of the Law Library in the absence of the manager.
• Conduct computer searches in Westlaw Edge.
• Assist individuals who are representing themselves in court with purchasing paperwork.
• Travel to different law library branches located in Palm Beach County.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Library Science, Education, Humanities, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a related legal or library field.
• Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of law library resources, including legal databases.
• Ability to guide patrons through basic legal research.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of court processes, procedures and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of records management.
• Ability to work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Library Science, Education, Humanities, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a related legal or library field.

Benefits

• Palm Beach County Provides Excellent Benefits, Such As Significant cost sharing on Palm Beach County medical benefits.
• Eligibility for a wide range of County benefits, including but not limited to: life insurance, dental care, disability coverage.
• Retirement Plan options.
• Vacation and Sick Leave accruals.
• Court Paid Holidays.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.