About the role
Law Library And Records Management Intern
The Law Library and Records Management Intern shall assist the Law Librarian and Records Management Officer with tasks for both departments. For the Law Library, the intern will assist patrons with finding the appropriate research resources for their legal issues. The intern will assist patrons in using computers, software, or other electronic equipment. The intern will assist with various archiving projects for Records Management, including converting paper to electronic records, filing records, and data entry.
Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Assist the Law Librarian in maintaining print and online legal resources.
- Deliver print publications to Judicial offices.
- Assist with research support activities, including handling questions from the judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.
- Gain knowledge and assist the Law Librarian in locating research and self-help materials for self-represented litigants.
- Assist with daily library operations, including opening and closing the library, cleaning, replenishing supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized area for patrons.
- Assist with digitizing and filing records for various offices.
- Enters, indexes, and scans records into the computer system.
- Files and archives paper and electronic records.
- Re-shelves files and organizes file room space.
- Assists during office or countywide shred days.
- Assure the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
The intern must:
- Have graduated from high school or have a GED.
- Be currently attending a college or university majoring in Business, Library Science, Records Management, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or other related majors.
- Have good knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Have basic knowledge of Windows applications and word processing, specifically Microsoft Word.
- Have general knowledge of basic hardware and software.
- Have exceptional skill in reading, understanding, and following state and local laws and guidelines related to county records.
- Have general skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Have general skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The intern must complete Confidentiality, CJIS, HIPAA, Westlaw and other legal research training within the first week of employment.