Law Library Assistant

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Government of Alberta’s Justice ministry in Edmonton seeks a part-time Law Library Assistant to provide front-line client service and administrative support. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will help ensure Albertans and legal professionals have access to legal information resources.

The role focuses on client service, library operations, and coordinated administrative tasks in a public-facing environment, with a 29-hour week schedule and prorated salary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3+ years in library or admin roles.
• Equivalency: related education/experience accepted.
• Experience with library resources and customer service is preferred.
• Knowledge of library systems and cash handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line client service in person, by phone, and online.
• Help clients locate legal information and library resources.
• Process cash transactions and maintain deposits and records.
• Assist with collection maintenance, shelving, and circulation tasks.
• Coordinate mail, records, and liaison with service providers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Library Technician Diploma or related post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library databases

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Job Information

Job Title: Law Library Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 87244

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Part-Time

Hours of Work: 29 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Classification: Administrative Support 5 (015ASA)

Salary: $1,753.72 to $2,219.02 bi-weekly ($45,772 - $57,916/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice works to support a fair, accessible, and effective justice system for Albertans.

Justice Supports Branch, Strategy Support and Integrated Initiatives Division

This position is part of Alberta Law Libraries (ALL), a province-wide network of law libraries within the Justice Supports Branch. Alberta Law Libraries supports access to justice by connecting people with legal information, research services, and specialized resources. Serving both the public and the legal community, ALL plays an important role in helping Albertans find reliable legal information and better understand the law.

Learn more about:

Alberta Law Libraries https://lawlibrary.ab.ca/

Ministry of Justice Justice | Alberta.ca

Are you a customer-focused professional who enjoys helping people find information and supporting essential public services?

Alberta Law Libraries is seeking a part-time Law Library Assistant to join our Edmonton team. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will provide front-line client service, administrative support, and operational assistance that helps ensure Albertans and legal professionals have access to valuable legal information resources.

As a Law Library Assistant, you will:

Client and Reference Services

• Welcome and assist clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic channels.
• Help clients locate legal information, library resources, court forms, and self-help materials.
• Support users in accessing print and electronic legal resources.
• Assist clients with library equipment, including computers, printers, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Deliver circulation services while maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Business and Financial Support

• Process cash transactions and prepare deposits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Library Operations and Collections

• Assist with collection maintenance, shelving, inventory, and circulation activities.
• Maintain pamphlets, booklets, and public legal information resources.
• Assist with the receipt, processing, distribution, and retention of library materials.
• Help maintain an organized, accessible, and welcoming library environment.

Administrative and Operational Coordination

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and courier services.
• Support records management and administrative processes.
• Liaise with service providers regarding equipment maintenance and operational needs.
• Contribute to branch projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Creative Problem Solving: Uses sound judgement to respond to client inquiries, identify appropriate legal information resources, and determine when to seek additional guidance.
• Agility: Effectively manages changing priorities, diverse client needs, and a variety of administrative and library support duties in a busy public-facing environment.
• Develop Self and Others:Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, adapts to new technologies and processes, and contributes positively to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in a library, administrative support, customer service, information services, or office environment.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets and preferences will be considered as follows:

• Experience working in a library, information services, or records management environment.
• Library Technician Diploma or related post-secondary education.
• Experience providing front-line customer service to diverse client groups.
• Experience working with legal information resources, court forms, or public legal information services.
• Experience using library systems, databases, or electronic information resources.
• Experience supporting administrative processes and records management.
• Experience handling cash transactions and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work: Permanent, Part-time role with weekly work hours of 29, Monday to Friday.

Salary: Please note that the salary listed above has been prorated to reflect the 0.80 FTE (29 hours per week) work schedule.

Office Location: 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]