SunPlus Data Group is seeking a Legal Reference Librarian for the Court System in Washington, DC. Previous experience in a similar role is required.
Rate will be based on level of experience
Candidate must be a US Citizen able to pass a Federal Background check including fingerprinting.
Work to be Performed:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is in need of a full-time legal reference librarian to temporarily staff the Library. The work is expected to last 50 working days but may be extended for up to 120 days.
The candidates will be responsible for the following tasks:
- The incumbent will staff the reference desk, answer telephone and email inquiries.
- The incumbent will assist in instructing library patrons with one-on-one training, and in serving as a coordinator for classroom training.
- The incumbent will help prepare current awareness resources for Court staff and judges.
Reporting Requirements:
- Provide a written weekly list of completed reference questions to the Library Director.
- Provide a written summary of other projects completed during the week.
Special Skills or Knowledge:
- Familiarity with basic primary and secondary print legal resources in the field of Federal law.
- Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis and Bloomberg Law online legal resources
- Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
- Customer service and strong communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as with a team
- The incumbent should be capable of delivering completed reference requests in pdf format by e-mail, and should be familiar with MS Office and MS Outlook.
Job Types: Temporary, Contract
Experience:
- professional reference librarian: 3 years (Required)
- Westlaw, Lexis and Bloomberg Law online: 3 years (Required)
- primary and secondary print legal resources: 3 years (Required)
- MS Office and MS Outlook: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Washington, DC (Required)
License:
- US Citizen (Required)
Contract Length:
- 3 – 4 months
- 5 – 6 months
Contract Renewal:
- Possible
Work Location:
- One location
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Day shift
- 8 hour shift