Student Assistant - Historical Statutes Proofer - Hybrid

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Legislative Data Center within the Office of Legislative Counsel is hiring student assistants to help proof electronic legal documents under supervision.

Position is part-time, temporary, non-benefited, and based in California, with onsite training and a hybrid schedule. Work includes data entry into the Historical Statutes database and ensuring accuracy in legal texts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of proofreading techniques.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and show initiative.
• Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, both in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Review scanned legal documents for spelling and punctuation errors and make necessary corrections.
• Assist in the input of data into the Historical Statutes database.
• Provide status reports on work performed within the database on a basis at the discretion of the Project Manager/Unit Manager.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Adhere to OLC dress code (in-office).
• Avoid use OLC equipment for personal use.
• Demonstrate accountability for work assignments and attendance.
• Report absences, and availability, to assigned lead and/or manager.
• Treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Adhere to OLC rules, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, and demeanor, when interacting with all levels of staff, and the public.
• Perform work and maintain availability during work hours.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $17.74 - $23.91 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, Legislative Counsel Bureau
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

The Legislative Data Center (LDC) within the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is seeking to hire student assistants to work under close supervision and direction of the Information Systems Manager and/or designated leads to provide assistance proofing electronic Legal documents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Computer Information Systems, English, History, Government, Liberal Studies, Public Policy and Administration, or related fields.

Work Schedule

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flexible with student schedule. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

There will be onsite training and a hybrid schedule to follow.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$17.74 – $23.91 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of proofreading techniques.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and show initiative.
• Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, both in oral and written form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review scanned legal documents for spelling and punctuation errors and make necessary corrections.
• Assist in the input of data into the Historical Statutes database.
• Provide status reports on work performed within the database on a basis at the discretion of the Project Manager/Unit Manager.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Adhere to OLC dress code (in-office).
• Avoid use OLC equipment for personal use.
• Demonstrate accountability for work assignments and attendance.
• Report absences, and availability, to assigned lead and/or manager.
• Treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Adhere to OLC rules, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, and demeanor, when interacting with all levels of staff, and the public.
• Perform work and maintain availability during work hours.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Have normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

On-site work will be performed at1100 J street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Summary

Founded in 1913, the Office of Legislative Counsel ( OLC) is a nonpartisan public agency that drafts legislative proposals, prepares legal opinions, and provides other confidential legal services to the Legislature and others. The office also provides computer services, data networking, and related customer services to the Legislature.

• Agency/Department Legislative Counsel Bureau