Hybrid Law Library Clerk na Bexar County, TX

About the Department

Under direct supervision, is responsible for assisting inmates in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries; searches for legal reading materials; obtains additional reading materials from outside sources; interprets legal terminology; maintains request logs; schedules inmates to attend law library; notarizes legal documents; makes copies; orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies; and performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

• Assists inmates in searching for legal reading materials in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
• Interacts with other local libraries to obtain legal reading materials not available at Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
• Assists inmates in interpreting legal terminology
• Maintains logs of materials requested by inmates
• Schedules inmates to attend law library and maintains records
• Shelves and files legal reading materials
• Notarizes legal documents such as motions for inmates filing court appeals
• Copies legal reading materials not available to inmates
• Orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, supplemented by college-level course work and one (1) year experience in a library or legal studies; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic computer operations; knowledge of installation and use of legal research software
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; skill in operating personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; skill in operating 10-key adding machine
• Ability to accurately maintain accounts; ability to verbally communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations/vendors, and the public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Bi-lingual in English & Spanish

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Other Qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


 Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.