Library Assistant

The Library Assistant serves as the frontline of service at Manitoba Law Library. This position reports directly to the Director of Legal Resources at Manitoba Law Library Inc.

Duties:

• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Monitor a shared email account and respond to simple queries related to available resources and case law using subscription and free databases.
• Review court decisions for accuracy and distribute to legal publishers.
• Retrieve documents from the Court Registry office and liaise with Manitoba Justice staff as required.
• Locate, circulate and reshelve print resources.
• Update looseleaf titles by filing updates.
• Aggregate content for the blog, newsletter and calendar.
• Maintain the schedule for and communication with the Law Library Hub Legal Clinic.
• Assist with ongoing projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications
Required:

• Able to pass a criminal record check.
• The ability to work independently in an organized manner.
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Skillful use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Comfortable reading complex texts (i.e. case law and legislation).

Preferred:

• An interest in libraries and/or the legal profession.
• Experience in a legal environment.
• Experience using Wordpress or similar platforms
• Experience using social media in a business setting

Permanent Position: 27.5 hours, 5 days per week

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education would be an asset but is not required.
Experience: Minimum 1 year in an office or library setting.

Manitoba Law Library believes in supporting our team by offering a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive salary, pension, group benefits package, career development and training opportunities and a positive work-life balance philosophy.

We recognize that diverse opinions, abilities, identities, cultures and languages in our profession and workplace are a critical foundation to an effective and equitable society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Manitoba Law Library welcomes applications from people with disabilities.  Disability accommodations are available upon request.