Required Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an A.B.A.-approved law school and a master’s degree (M.L.S., M.S. in L.S., etc.) from an A.L.A.-approved library or information science program and one year experience in a related position where service orientation and reference skills were utilized. The Law School will accept applications from persons with a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an A.B.A.-approved law school who also, as an express condition of employment, agree to obtain within three years of employment an M.L.S., or M.S. in L.S. degree from an A.L.A.-approved library or information science program. Strong service orientation and legal reference skills, including knowledge of Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other CALR systems, CD-ROM and Internet-based services, as well as traditional research skills. Possess basic computer skills, proficient with common word processing programs and similar office software, and either know or be interested in learning how to develop basic webpages using HTML, JavaScript and related technologies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: The Law School will accept applications from persons with a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an A.B.A.-approved law school who also, as an express condition of employment, agree to obtain within three years of employment an M.L.S., or M.S. in L.S. degree from an A.L.A.-approved library or information science program.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law”Poster
Advertised: 26 Feb 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Mar 2020 Central Daylight Time
