Circuit Law Librarian – Central, Massachusetts Trial Court, (Dedham, MA)
Posted September 10, 2026
Description
Provides legal information and guidance to library visitors, including judges, court staff, lawyers, and the general public, using electronic and print research sources. Helps visitors navigate the court system and court procedures. Assesses quickly and efficiently what a visitor actually needs. This circuit position requires travel and entails working in multiple locations, including the Norfolk, Worcester, Lowell, and Middlesex Law Libraries, and will be based in the Norfolk Law Library (Dedham).
Responsibilities
- Provides legal information and reference assistance in person, by telephone, email and chat.
- Assists walk in clients and replies to calls and emails to answer questions about services of the Law Library.
- Acquaints visitors with the collection organization, material and offered services.
- Facilitates patrons’ use of library resources, electronic and print.
- Responds to multiple court or law related reference questions.
- Travels to various court locations as assigned to provided law library services.
- Assesses needs of the local legal community and develops weak areas of the collection, making recommendations to the Head Law Librarian.
- Removes outdated materials and retains materials that have historical significance under direction of Head Law Librarian.
- Provides coverage of library in absence of Head Law Librarian .
- Trains and supervises Law Library Assistants under direction of Head Law Librarian.
- Contributes to law library website.
- Produces handouts about the law for patron consumers.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position serves as a lead worker to others.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Graduate Degree in Library Science or an equivalent education from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of professional law library work experience
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Massachusetts Rules of Court and Trial Court system
- Library of Congress classification system
- Library procedures
- Complex legal resources
- Databases and applications
- Various computer programs
- Legal bibliography
- Inventory, acquisition, and disposal procedures
Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Needs assessment
- Problem-solving
Ability to:
- Help patrons find and apply information
- Direct people to appropriate legal resources
- Explain laws and regulations
- Direct callers to appropriate courts, agencies, government offices, and organizations
- Travel to assigned court offices as needed
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $80, 336.62 / year
This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.
How to Apply
Visit the linked address to see the full listing and apply.
Closing Date: 9/22/2026