About the Department

Whatcom County is seeking to hire a Law Librarian to work in a part-time, Temporary Extra Help capacity for the Whatcom County Law Library.

• Do you have experience working in a college, technical, or law library?
• Do you enjoy assisting individuals regarding library services?
• Do you enjoy working independently?

If you answered yes to these questions, Whatcom County is interested in learning more about your qualifications and experience.

The Law Librarian is relied upon to manage Law Library operations and provide effective legal reference services to all library patrons, including the general public, legal community, County employees, Inmates, and paralegal students. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify patron needs, and assists groups and individuals in using Library services
• Assists patrons with legal research techniques and navigation of physical and digital resources
• Maintains Library’s collection in an established system, controlling inventory and circulation of reference materials
• Exercises independent judgment in analyzing problems, issues and situations; develops and implements recommendations
• Assists management and collaborates with other County Departments
• Coordinate, attend, and take meeting minutes for Law Library Board of Trustees
• Complies with legal standards and requirements.

Supervisor: County Clerk

Visit the Job Description Page to view more details about this specific job. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires two years of progressively responsible college, technical, legal, or law library experience AND a Bachelor’s degree in library science.

• Background check must meet County criteria.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Benefits

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost toemployees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually.  Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate.  Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually.

Employment Year	Accrual - Month	Accrual - Year
1st – 4th year	18.00 hours	5.4 Weeks
5th – 9th year	21.33 hours	6.4 Weeks
10th + year	24.67 hours	7.4 Weeks

• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees 
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information 

Subject to satisfactory performance this position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%), in addition to any approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).   

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Library Science ?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working in a college, technical, or law library?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of relevant experience do you have?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Whatcom County

Address

311 Grand Ave, Suite 107








Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Phone

(360) 778-5300

Website

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1675/Current-Job-Openings