ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Law Library is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Law Library Assistant I/II position. As a member of our team, you will provide one-on-one instruction to members of the public and legal community on the use of various legal research materials available through the Law Library. The ideal candidate will also support the operational and project-based work of senior staff.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.Law Library Assistant I: $19.14 - $29.63 HourlyLaw Library Assistant II: $20.67 - $32.01 Hourly The Law Library Assistant I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Law Library Assistant II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience:Law Library Assistant I - Equivalent to graduation from high school and (2) years of full-time office support experience in a library or legal setting. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Law Library Assistant II - In addition to the above, one (1) year of full-time law library experience.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Working Conditions: Work evening or weekend shifts as needed.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Assists students, faculty, attorneys, paralegals and other law library patrons in legal research and in using technical and specialized law library materials; refers the more complex research inquiries to more experienced staff.
- Answers patron questions and instructs patrons in the use of specialized law library computerized systems.
- Locates materials for patrons, retrieves reserve books, renews and checks books in and out and receives and records monies.
- Calculates and records fines and payments; types and mails overdue notices and bills.
- Processes books by labeling, stamping and affixing covers; routes processed materials to appropriate destination.
- Maintains the shelf list and inventory of books.
- Orders additions to the collection following established guidelines; uses various computer systems to enter, edit and retrieve information; assigns call numbers to books and ensures appropriate documentation utilizing computerized systems.
- Receives and processes interlibrary loan requests and records all transactions.
- Maintains serial orders; receives, checks in and files serial updates.
- Receives and processes reserve requests; maintains reserve materials.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Performs standard office support work such as answering telephones, maintaining files and operating standard office equipment.
- Distributes and operates audio-visual equipment.
- May drive a personal or County motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or pick up and deliver supplies and materials.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical library setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
