DOC Logan CC Adult Education Corrections Law Library Assistant

Corrections Connection; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Law Library Assistant to train and supervise law clerks, provide library services, and maintain the institutional law library. The role includes supporting facility programs and ensuring orderly library operations.

The ideal candidate will leverage case law experience, strong research skills, and organizational ability to draft clear reports while adapting to an institutional setting and evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college with coursework in legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or related areas.
• Prefers experience with case law and library settings.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise individuals in custody library law clerks.
• Provide law library services to patrons and staff.
• Develop and maintain the institutional law library.
• Support facility programs and services.
• Maintain library order and security.

Skills

Case law experience

Paralegal / law library

Report writing

Legal research

Statistics data gathering

Library requests handling

Library supervision

Library materials assistance

Education

College coursework in legal studies

Tools

Law library resources

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-minded, and service-oriented team player to fill a Corrections Law Library Assistant (CLLA) position. The CLLA provides extensive reference, instructional, and research services. The person in this position will train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks; provide law library services to patrons and staff; develop and maintain the institutional law library; support facility programs and services; and maintain library order and security. The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Trains and supervises individuals in custody library law clerks in the use of legal library resources to provide assistance sought by individuals in custody library users.
• Receives/reviews individuals in custody requests for assistance in the use of the institution law library.
• Explains court procedures and filing requirements, without providing interpretations of substantive matters of law.
• Develops and maintains the institution law library.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working with case law.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working as a paralegal or in a law library setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience writing reports.
• Prefers ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and to draft written material in a clear and logical format.
• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience gathering statistical data.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience using a legal law library.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience receiving and reviewing library requests.
• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working in a library setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience assisting individuals with law library materials.
• Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires certification as a Notary Public be obtained during probationary period and kept current while in the position.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology,tools, platforms, and processes inmanaging and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.