Law Librarian

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County

. Provide legal reference services in person, by telephone, email, and chat .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal reference services, library acquisitions, and electronic legal research technologies. Proficient in cataloging principles and library data systems, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Library ScienceJuris DoctorateExperience In Academic Or Law LibraryKnowledge Of Legal Research MethodsSkill With Online Databases

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Hard Skills

Cataloging PrinciplesLibrary Data SystemsLegal TerminologyReference Service PrinciplesLibrary Acquisitions PoliciesCourt ProceduresLegal Research TechniquesLibrary Collections KnowledgeLibrary Of Congress ClassificationSerials Indexes Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTactful Public InteractionAnalytical SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

WestlawLexisVLexIntegrated Library SystemsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Arizona Driver License

Industry Keywords

Legal Reference ServicesLibrary ScienceJudicial BranchElectronic Legal Research TechnologiesLibrary Literature

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal reference services in person, by telephone, email, and chat
Travel to regional locations to provide legal reference services
Assist with drafting and revising library literature, including research guides and bibliographies
Assist with developing and delivering educational courses for internal and external customers
Assist with acquiring and distributing law books for judicial officers
Assist with acquiring new print and electronic library materials
Complete special projects as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned
May be reassigned to other Judicial Branch locations based on departmental needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school or a Juris Doctorate
Valid Arizona Driver License and reliable personal transportation
Telephone and reliable internet for teleworking
Juris Doctorate preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an academic or law library preferred
Training and/or experience with cataloging preferred
Knowledge of current and emerging electronic legal research technologies
Experience using online databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, and vLex
Knowledge of standard library acquisitions policies and procedures
Knowledge of standard serials indexes and resources
Knowledge of library data systems
Knowledge of cataloging principles
Knowledge of Library of Congress classification and subject headings
Knowledge of library record keeping and filing
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of library collections
Knowledge of reference service principles
Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques
Knowledge of court procedures and operations
Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations
Skill with online databases, Integrated Library Systems, and Microsoft Windows products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate legal information and draw conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to deal tactfully and competently with the public
Successful completion of a thorough background and/or fingerprint check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Paid sick leave
10 paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
State-sponsored retirement pension plan coverage
Employee assistance program
Wellness incentives
Optional life insurance
Disability insurance
Group legal plan
Pet insurance
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)