Temporary Extra Help - Law Librarian

Temporary Extra Help - Law Librarian

Salary

$31.05 Hourly

Location

County Courthouse - 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Job Type

Temporary/Extra Help

Job Number

L350 0726

Department

Superior Court Clerk

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary

31.05

• Description
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Summary

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

Hours of Work:This position will work approximately 16 hours per week, up to a maximum of 69 hours per month, on an on-going basis.

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

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.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.

Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

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 YearAccrual - MonthAccrual - Year1st - 4th year18.00 hours5.4 Weeks5th - 9th year21.33 hours6.4 Weeks10th + year24.67 hours7.4 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).

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Do you have a bachelors degree in Library Science ?

• Yes
• No

02

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

• Yes
• No

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How many years of relevant experience do you have?

Required Question

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