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Law Library Director

Merced County
Full-time
On-site
Merced, California, United States
$66,560 - $74,880 USD yearly

Examples of Duties


Please note the following:

  • This recruitment is being established on behalf of the Law Library and is not a Merced County position.Β 
  • 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.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Β 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.

OR

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working in a Law Library and demonstrated knowledge of legal research techniques and methodologies and one (1) year journey level administrative experience in a Library setting.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Essential Functions

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.Β 

Knowledge of:
  • Emerging legal research methods and technology.

  • Principles of payroll, budgeting and financial management.

Ability to:
  • 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.