Law Library Director

Please note the following:

• This recruitment is being established on behalf of the Law Library and is not a Merced County position. 
• This is a full-time position (40 hours).
• Position qualifies for MCERA retirement pension benefits.
• Management leave.
• Paid holidays provided.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Stipend provided for healthcare benefits.

• Plans, coordinates and manages all programs and activities necessary for the administration and operation of the Law Library.
  
  
• Reports to the Board of Trustees and serves as their Recording Secretary at monthly Board meetings.
  
  
• Makes policy recommendations and implements the Board's decisions.
  
  
• Prepares, presents and implements annual budgets.
  
  
• Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, reports of receipts and expenditures paid, annual and other reports as required.
  
  
• Manages the Law Library's accounts receivables and payables; maintains financial records.
  
  
• Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with diverse patron community.
  
  
• Selects, hires, trains and supervises staff necessary to conduct the Law Library's operations.
  
  
• Maintains active participation in the Council of California County Law Librarians (CCCLL) and legal associations.
  
  
• Act as a liaison with other law libraries.

Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative level duties and at least two (2) years in a lead position or supervisory capacity performing complex administrative work in a legal office.  Up to two (2) years of college or business school training, with relevant coursework, may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.
  
  
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
  
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
  
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
  
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping.
  
  
• Frequently carry, lift, push, pull and manipulate large and small objects.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
  
• Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function. 
  
  

• Emerging legal research methods and technology.
  
  
• Principles of payroll, budgeting and financial management.
  
  

• Negotiate with vendors and providers for the Law Library services and resources.
  
  
• Participate in Law Library professional associations and continuing education.
  
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and on the telephone.
  
  
• Analyze detailed data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations and develop appropriate responses.
  
  
• Perform job duties under potentially stressful conditions and respond appropriately.
  
  
• Assist the judiciary, attorneys and the general public in locating and obtaining legal research material in print or electronic format.
  
  
• Use independent judgment to define line between legal advice and legal information.
  
  
• Promote the mission of the County Law Library and show the ability to effectively network with others as well as advocate for its needs.