Law Library Assistant, Middlesex Law Library, (Woburn, MA)
Posted August 28, 2026
Description
Performs administrative, clerical and reference duties. Duties includes processing mail, invoices, book delivery, and looseleaf filing. Assists with collection management and development. Provides in-person and online patrons with legal information.
Supervision Received: Appointed and managed by the Senior Manager of Law Libraries and works under the general direction of the Head Law Librarian and Circuit Law Librarian in the Head Law Librarian’s absence.
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 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 development of collections and operational procedures.
• Provides coverage of library in absence of Head librarian or Circuit Law Librarian.
• Trains patrons to use databases and how to do research.
• Teaches patrons how to use computer and library specific materials catalog and databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis and how to do legal research.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:
• Library of Congress cataloging call numbers
• Court personnel and locations
• Electronic resources
• Library database
• Cataloging procedures
• Circulating functions
• Library materials and resources
• Budget processes and procedures
Skill in:
• Verbal and written communication
• Organization and prioritization
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Creating spreadsheets
• Customer service
Ability to:
• Communicate with vendors
• Maintain professional working relationships
• Assist patrons needing reference materials
• Navigate and locate legal reference
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary Range: 11S Entry Level Pay $54,374.84 to Pay Range Maximum $80,140.06
Starting Pay: $54,374.84
How to Apply
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Closing Date: September 10, 2026