What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Library Director position at Merced County?
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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
Salary : $66,560 - $74,880
