Pierce County Law Librarian

Law Library Director

As a strategic and visionary library professional with experience in administration and operations, you will play a critical role in expanding the visibility of the Pierce County Law Library in the public and increasing access to the community. You will be responsible for all acquisition decisions, financial management, staff management, and outreach. You will partner and collaborate with other agencies, such as the Pierce County Public Library System and businesses, to identify new ideas for providing legal services. As the Law Library Director, you will have the rewarding opportunity to help non-attorneys find their way in the legal system and build out our program in the community. Some of the work you may influence includes improving technology in the library with tools and our website as it applies to library collections, marketing, and outreach. Additionally, you will supervise professional librarians and other staff and report directly to the Law Library Board of Trustees.

The Pierce County Law Library has been recognized for its innovation in creating branch law libraries inside public libraries throughout Pierce County. As the only public law library in Pierce County, the mission of the Pierce County Law Library is to provide county-wide convenient access to current legal information, including explanatory materials. The library provides information in print and electronic formats that are suitable for the diverse Pierce County community to use in criminal and civil litigation and for the resolution of personal and business legal matters. Our mission is also to provide trained and knowledgeable Library staff to assist patrons in meeting their legal information needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic tech-savvy law librarian, with knowledge and enthusiasm for the work of county law libraries, who can speak in a public forum as needed a strategic leader with passion, independent decision making, and discretion. Effective leadership skills, the ability to establish strong working relationships with regional and local partners, and great communication skills will be key as you extend our reach into the community.

Core daily responsibilities include :

• The Law Librarian performs the following essential functions with collaboration and / or approval of the Board of Law Library Trustees.
• Develops, presents, and defends the library's budget before the County Finance Department.
• Supervises all accounting activities, develops financial and statistical reports, and tracks the library budget and trends. Provides performance measures and budget analytics as requested by County Finance.
• Serves as secretary to the Law Library Board of Trustees. Prepares and presents the Annual Report, Board of Trustee Meeting minutes, and other reports and library documentation.
• Develops and implements new library programs and activities.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?