This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
A telework schedule is permitted under COVID restrictions.
Closing Date: Sunday, 02/21/2021, 11:59 PM EST
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
A telework schedule is permitted under COVID restrictions.
Closing Date: Sunday, 02/21/2021, 11:59 PM EST
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Provides in-depth, comprehensive legal and multidisciplinary research for Chambers, law clerks, Court Officers, staff and others. Serves as a research expert in culling through resources in a wide array of formats and fields of inquiry to provide thorough responses to questions. Determines efficient and effective search strategies while under intense time pressure and tight deadlines. Organizes and synthesizes complex search results to meet research needs and expectations, working closely with individual requestors. Performs collection development through selection responsibilities and resource evaluations. Provides training and orientation to law clerks and new employees regarding Library resources and services. Participates in the design and maintenance of a complex relational database for research inquiries. Maintains broad programmatic responsibilities for long-term projects which impact the overall effectiveness of the Research Department and the Library. Works as a member of the Research Department with substantial independence on individual requests and projects, as well as in collaboration with staff in all Library departments.
At least three years of professional experience in a law library setting, performing legal research, general reference and legislative and historical research in both print and electronic formats and resources required. Experience with major legal and non-legal databases, including Westlaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, Bloomberg Law, PACER, Proquest, and JSTOR required. Experience in the research and literature of one non-legal subject area, such as empirical research, history, or business, highly desirable. Knowledge of a foreign language desirable.
Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. Law degree from an ABA accredited institution strongly preferred.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
The following documents are required:
You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 02/21/2021, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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