Law Library Specialist

Lancaster-County,-PA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancaster County Law Library is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in daily operations under the supervision of the Law Librarian. You will support cataloging, circulation, and reference services, helping attorneys, judges, and the public locate materials and use online resources.

Responsibilities include filing updates, processing new materials, tracking fines, and performing routine clerical tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of high school and some library/law-related coursework.
• 3–5 years paraprofessional experience in a judicial, law-related, or specialized library setting.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Pennsylvania legal systems and legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• File replacement pages and update books; prepare for binding; handle pagination.
• Check-in/check-out library materials; reshelving; collect overdue fines.
• Assist in processing new materials; weed old publications; communicate with publishers.
• Answer basic reference questions from attorneys, judges, court staff, public.
• Perform clerical tasks; operate office equipment; manage data in catalogs.

Skills

Library operations

Reference assistance

Cash handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Library/law-related coursework

Tools

MARC coding

Library classification systems

Online catalog systems

Word/Excel

Job description

The Lancaster County Law Library is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in daily operations under the supervision of the Law Librarian. You will support cataloging, circulation, and reference services, helping attorneys, judges, and the public locate materials and use online resources.

Responsibilities include filing updates, processing new materials, tracking fines, and performing routine clerical tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.