Law Library Support Specialist

County of Lancaster

United States

On-site

USD 41,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

County of Lancaster is seeking a paraprofessional to support the Lancaster County Law Library in daily operations, including updating materials, catalog maintenance, and reference assistance to attorneys, judges, and the public. Reporting to the Law Librarian, you will manage file updates, circulation tasks, and basic acquisitions while assisting patrons with legal research and using online resources.

A high school education with library or law coursework is required, along with 3–5 years of

Qualifications

Education equivalent to high school completion with library/law coursework.
Three to five years paraprofessional experience in a judicial or law-related setting or three to five years in a specialized library setting.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience meeting the knowledge and abilities listed.

Responsibilities

File replacement pages and updates in law library volumes; prepare materials for binding.
Check in/out materials; reshelve items; collect overdue fines and record payments.
Sort mail; assist in weedings and acquisitions; help with routine communications with publishers.
Answer basic reference questions from attorneys, judges, court staff and the public; interpret legal cites.
Perform clerical tasks; operate office equipment; maintain online catalogs and data entry; assist with Word/Excel documents.