DOC Hill CC Corrections Law Library Assistant

Position Title: Corrections Law Library Assistant​

Agency :  Department of Corrections
Closing Date/Time: 09/19/2024 11:59 p.m. 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $4,965/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,965 - $6,926/month  
Job Type:   Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County:   Knox 
Number of Vacancies:   1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  41301 

 

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-minded, and service-oriented team player to fill a Corrections Law Library Assistant (CLLA) position.  The CLLA provides extensive reference, instructional, and research services. The person in this position will train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks; provide law library services to patrons and staff; develop and maintain the institutional law library; support facility programs and services; and maintain library order and security.  The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

1. Trains and supervises individuals in custody library law clerks in the use of legal library resources to provide assistance sought by individuals in custody library users.

2. Receives/reviews individuals in custody requests for assistance in the use of the institution law library.

3. Explains court procedures and filing requirements, without providing interpretations of substantive matters of law.

4. Develops and maintains the institution law library.

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working with case law.

2. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working as a paralegal or in a law library setting.

3. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience writing reports.

4. Prefers ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and to draft written material in a clear and logical format.

5. Prefers at least one (1) year work experience gathering statistical data.

6. Prefers at least one (1) year experience using a legal law library.

7. Prefers at least one (1) year experience receiving and reviewing library requests.

8. Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working in a library setting.

9. Prefers at least one (1) year experience assisting individuals with law library materials.

10. Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires certification as a Notary Public be obtained during probationary period and kept current while in the position.

2. Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

3. Requires the ability to