Anokacounty
Law Library Clerk (On-Site)
Company
Role
Law Library Clerk (On-Site)
Location
United States of America
Job type
Part time
Posted
Yesterday
Salary
Job description
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 5/14/26 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The mission of the Anoka County Law Library is to enhance access to justice for all by providing legal information and resources to the people of Anoka County. The department has an immediate opening for a Law Library Clerk, who will assist citizens and attorneys and support the maintenance of the law library by assembling and updating relevant materials
This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. This part time position is based on 24 hours per week. Interviews will take place the week of May 25, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 24: ($20.19 to $26.25 per hour)
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 1600 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303.
Expected work hours are 24 per week, with scheduled shifts on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The remaining 8 hours may be worked flexibly.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Law Library Clerk.
Provide legal reference assistance to both self-represented litigants and attorneys.
Greet patrons and offer support in navigating resources.
Assist library patrons in various technological areas, such as using computer, making copies, or faxing documents.
Schedule self-represented litigants for our various legal clinics.
Respond to general information requests and assist in locating resources
Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a high school diploma
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Possess a Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program
Enrollment in a school program related to librarianship or the law
Experience with legal resources such as Westlaw, MNCourts.gov, and Google Scholar
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Standard office environment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities.
Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment
Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
