- Fair, impartial, and timely administration of justice;
- Protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties;
- Equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment strengthened by diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Excellence in the adjudication of cases and resolution of disputes;
- Courteous service to the public by dedicated professionals who inspire public trust and confidence.
- 498799
- Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
- Law Libraries
- Administrative
- Full-time
- Closing at: May at 23:55 EDT
- Processes incoming library materials for supplementation, maintains circulation records including the database of borrowers, and processes overdue notices using an integrated library system;
- Files loose-leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals, and supplements;
- Removes appropriate material and arranges disposition according to library policy; shelves materials;
- Processes invoices, communicates with vendors about account problems, and maintains accounting records including budgetary spreadsheet;
- Provides reference and information services to those seeking legal information by responding to questions in person, by telephone or through e-reference; locating and retrieving materials; performing simple bibliographic searches; and filling interlibrary loan requests;
- Participates in basic e-reference services;
- Maintains and operates library equipment including computer networks, microform machines, copiers, scanners and fax machines;
- Prepares current and historical material for binding;
- In the absence of the Head Law Librarian or a Law Librarian, maintains the day-to-day operation of the law library;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Performs advanced legal reference duties including participating in document delivery and filling common e-reference requests;
- Trains staff in aspects of library operations;
- Performs routine cataloging functions;
- Makes recommendations to the Head Law Librarian on the development of the library, collection and operational procedures;
- Develops and maintains databases and troubleshoots the computer network and Internet access; updates and installs new software on computers;
- Works with other librarians and staff on system-wide projects and committees;
- Maintains the ability to perform Law Library Assistant I duties in at least one other Trial Court Law Library;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a paid paralegal OR one (1) year of full-time paid clerical experience in a law library OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and respectfully with people;
- Knowledge of procedures, interlibrary cooperation, and the types of resources and services available to librarians and library users;
- Ability to use computer applications, such as MS Office spreadsheets, text editing and publisher programs;
- Ability to perform Trial Court fiscal procedures in accordance with MMARS accounting System;
- Ability to understand and implement all policies and procedures of the Trial Court Law Libraries;
- Ability to gather, analyze and report information;
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, crouch, lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds and climb stairs;
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form;
- Ability to travel to multiple library locations.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Law Library Assistant I;
- Demonstrated ability to perform advanced legal reference;
- Comprehensive knowledge of library policies and procedures;
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Trial Court including its organizational structure and administrative policies;
- Comprehensive knowledge of software applications and reference techniques including e-reference;
- Demonstrated ability to work on system wide projects;
- Demonstrated ability to work in more than one Trial Court Law Library.
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Law Library Assistant - Woburn, United States - Massachusetts court system
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Description
TRIAL COURT MISSION
The Trial Court is committed to:
The Massachusetts Trial Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in state employment to all persons.
No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military or veteran status, physical/mental disability; or genetic information.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, or have any questions or concerns about being afforded fair and equal treatment, please contact the HR Benefits Team atLaw Library Assistant - Middlesex Law Library (Woburn)
Title:
Law Library Assistant - Middlesex Law Library (Woburn)
Pay Grade:
Grade 13
Starting Pay:
$56,776.90
Departmental Mission Statement:
The Court Services and Law Libraries Department is responsible for providing key court services to support the administration of justice and advance access to justice in the Trial Court.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT LAW LIBRARIES:
The Trial Court Law Library System provides timely, efficient access to current and historical law-related information in an impartial and respectful manner to anyone in need of legal information.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Notes:
This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Position Summary:
Major duties are performed under the direction of the Head Law Librarian and include processing incoming library materials, preparing fiscal documents, providing general and legal information, and implementing circulation and interlibrary loan policies.
The Law Library Assistant assists the Head Law Librarian in system-wide activities such as long range planning, electronic library services, and special projects, and may be assigned by the Law Library Department to perform Law Library Assistant duties in other libraries as needed.
In the absence of the Head Law Librarian and other law library staff, maintains the day-to- day operation of the law library.
Supervision Received:
Reports to and receives work assignments and supervision from the Head Law Librarian.
In the absence of a Head Law Librarian, the Law Library Assistant may receive direction from another Head Law Librarian, Circuit Law Librarian or Manager of Law Libraries in keeping with the library local policies and procedures.
Duties:
Law Library Assistant I Duties:
Law Library Assistant II Duties:
Job Competencies:
All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
Ethics and Values:
Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court and Trial Court Law Libraries as demonstrated in the American Association of Law Libraries Ethical Principals.
)Mission:
Understands, upholds, and communicates the missions of the Trial Court, Court Service Centers and Law Libraries Department.
Applied Knowledge:
Demonstrates core competencies in the areas of reference and client services, information technology, cataloging and fiscal.
Problem Solving:
Accurately assesses workplace problems in the Trial Court, the Trial Court Law Libraries and a specific law library and recommends and facilitates appropriate solutions.
Customer Service:
Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Court employees and the public whether in person, on the telephone or in an electronic environment.
Collaboration:
Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals and maintaining effective working relationships.
Commitment to Diversity:
Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards everyone using the services of the Trial Court Law Libraries.Continuous Learning Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving himself or herself through professional development and actively pursues continuing education.
Minimum Requirements:
These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of
Law Library Assistant:
Law Library Assistant I Requirements:
Law Library Assistant II Requirements: