Law Library Assistant, Berkshire Law Library, (Pittsfield, MA)]
Posted March 9, 2026
Description
Performs administrative, clerical, and reference duties. Duties include processing mail, invoices, book delivery, and looseleaf filing. Assists with collection management and development. Provides patrons, both in person and online, with legal information.
Responsibilities
Supervision Received: Appointed and managed by the Manager of Law Libraries and works under the general direction of the Head Law Librarian and Circuit Law Librarian.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs circulation functions, checking materials in and out, and sending overdue notices.
- Catalogs, barcodes, and shelves books.
- Processes and files reference materials.
- Processes invoices and fiscal materials and maintains accounting, billing records, and spreadsheets.
- Provides reference and information services to patrons in the library, by phone, and e- reference.
- Assists in-person and phone patrons with reference and research questions.
- Answers e-reference questions through e-mail and chat reference shifts.
- Performs administrative tasks and processes budgetary functions.
- Processes interlibrary loan requests.
- Collects and organizes information that patrons need on a consistent basis to put together packets or brochures.
- Makes recommendations to the Head Law Librarian on collection development and operational procedures.
- Provides coverage of the library in the absence of the Head Librarian and the Circuit Law Librarian.
- Trains patrons to use databases and how to do research.
- Teaches patrons how to use the computer and library-specific materials catalog and databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and how to do legal research.
- Performs other duties as required
Qualfications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of related work experience
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: Full Time
Starting Salary: $53,308.58 / year
How to Apply
Closing Date: March 20, 20226 at 11:55 p.m.
Interested persons should apply online at https:// trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/law-library- assistant-pittsfield-pittsfield-massachusetts- united-states.