What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Library - Unpaid Intern position at Hays County?
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Summary
The Law Library intern will deliver direct customer service to patrons in person, addressing a range of requests and inquiries from both attorneys and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Provide research support activities, including addressing inquiries from judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.
- Engage in filing, daily customer relations, and assist with library operations while utilizing various computer applications.
- Assist patrons with basic reference inquiries.
- Create user-friendly instructional materials.
- Collaborate with staff to enhance library services.
- Maintain and update print materials.
- Organize library resources effectively.
- Prepare the library for daily use by assisting with opening and closing tasks.
- Maintain a clean and orderly working environment for patrons.
- Learn about pertinent resources and forms for self-represented litigants to effectively guide patrons to the appropriate materials.
- Assist during office or countywide shred days.
- Ensure that services provided meet established quality and timeliness standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
ducation or experience
- Graduation from High School or GED.
- Currently attending a college or university, majoring in Business, Library Science, Records Management, Sociology, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, or other related fields.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Must complete Confidentiality, HIPAA, CJIS, Westlaw, and other legal research training within the first week of employment.