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CoreCivic

Library Aide

Dilley, TX · On-site

$17.75/hr

The Library Aide assists with the daily activities of a general purpose and/or law library designed to accommodate the social, educational and legal interest and needs of an inmate/resident ...

Chapman University

Student Library Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Student Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE197824 Position Information Department or Unit Name Law Library Position Headcount 2 Position Title Student Library Assistant Academic ...

Chapman University

Student Library Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Posting Details Student Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE197824 Position Information Department or Unit Name Law Library Position Headcount 2 Position Title Student Library ...

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How much do law library jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for law library in the United States is $20.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do law librarians typically collaborate with legal professionals and faculty in a law library setting?

Law librarians work closely with attorneys, faculty, and students to provide research support, curate legal resources, and deliver instructional sessions on legal research techniques. They often collaborate on complex legal research projects, assist with reference queries, and help design resource guides tailored to specific courses or practice areas. This teamwork fosters a dynamic environment where effective communication and a deep understanding of legal information needs are essential for success.

What is the difference between Law Library vs Paralegal?

AspectLaw LibraryParalegal
Required CredentialsTypically requires a law library certification or relevant library science degreeUsually requires a paralegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
Work EnvironmentLaw libraries, legal institutions, law firmsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Industry UsageLegal research, library management, legal information organizationLegal research, document preparation, case management

Law librarians focus on managing legal information resources and assisting with legal research within law libraries, often requiring specialized library science credentials. Paralegals perform legal support tasks such as research, document drafting, and case organization, typically with paralegal certification. While both roles support legal professionals, law librarians specialize in information management, whereas paralegals are more involved in casework and legal procedures.

What is a law library?

A law library is a specialized library that provides access to a wide range of legal resources, such as statutes, case law, regulations, legal journals, and research materials. These libraries are typically used by lawyers, judges, law students, and researchers to find authoritative legal information. Law libraries can be found in law schools, courts, government agencies, and private law firms, and often offer both physical and online resources to support legal research and education.

What Are the Qualifications to Work in a Law Library?

The primary qualifications for working in a law library are a Juris Doctor degree or master's degree and two years of experience in a library area. You do not need to be a lawyer or a legal assistant to work in a law library. In fact, most law libraries are happy to hire applicants who focus on library science instead of the law itself, as this role focuses more on finding information than using it. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position requires communication skills, research skills, organizational skills, and the ability to respond to requests from patrons quickly. Law libraries are somewhat geographically limited to law schools and other places related to the judicial system, such as courthouses. As such, you may need to commute or move to work in one.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Law Librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Law Librarian, you need expertise in legal research, information management, and a master's degree in library science (often with a focus on law or a J.D.). Familiarity with legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and integrated library systems is typically required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support attorneys, students, and researchers. These competencies ensure accurate, efficient access to legal information, directly impacting the quality of legal research and services provided.
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Infographic showing various Law Library job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,667 per year, or $20.5 per hour.
Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian

Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Summary
This role is the library's subject-matter expert in Foreign, International, and Comparative Law (FICL). The primary focus is providing high-level research support to specialized law school programs-such as Human Rights and Human Trafficking academies-while managing the library's international law collections. It is a "scholar-librarian" role that balances complex, global research inquiries with faculty-facing instructional support.
Essential Functions
STU Libraries uses an all-around service model in which all librarians are expected to serve all students. Therefore, in addition to the specific duties listed below, this librarian will respond to all research and reference requests regardless of position and provide service to the entire STU community.
Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian and Reference Duties
  • Prepare instructional material and training sessions and participate in legal research instructional programs as requested or needed by law school faculty or student organizations.
  • Keep statistics on faculty requests, reference, special projects, and other assignments.
  • Provide direct support to the law school faculty and students for research, materials, and training requests, particularly those related to foreign and international law materials.
  • Provide direct support to the Law School programs focused on foreign and international law, including the Human Rights LL.M./J.S.D. program, the Human Trafficking Academy, and other similarly situated programs.
  • Provides general reference, directional, and research guidance service for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
  • Provides complex reference & in-depth research searches for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
  • Works within the Collection Development Policy guidelines to establish and maintain the foreign, comparative, and international law collection. Coordinates with the Director and Associate Director for Administration and Research Services when planning for changes and additions to the international law and foreign law collections.
  • Reviews and evaluates advertisements, website information, and other sources for new titles and editions and makes recommendations on new purchases, replacements, updates, and removals from the collection.
  • Participate in general Reference & Research services as part of regular workflow, including regular shifts at the reference desk.
  • Generates subject-specific materials, such as research guides, as assigned.

Other duties
  • Represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested.
  • Serve on University and/or Law School Committees and participate in University and Law School events as requested.
  • Keep informed of new trends in access services and the law profession.
  • Recommend materials and services to Library Administration based upon current trends in use amongst faculty and students.

Competencies
  • Working knowledge of Foreign and International Law materials.
  • Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong supervisory skills with the ability to manage and develop staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from a wide diversity of backgrounds and educational experiences.
  • Organizational, planning, and administrative skills, including the ability to work

effectively on broad as well as detailed projects.
  • Ability to work in a network environment, including working with an integrated library system.
  • Knowledge and ability to work with legal databases and common law school and educational technologies, and the ability to design library instructional tools.
  • Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies- expertise with law school technologies such as TWEN, Lexis Classroom, Canvas, is essential.
  • Ability to understand library system technology that can be used to improve services, instruction efforts, and workflows.
  • Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Be flexible with work assignments and work hours.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for any other position. This position may occasionally supervise non-professional staff, including work-study students, engaged by the Law Library public services department. This position may supervise student research assistants.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; push library carts full of books; climb on stands to shelf books. The employee must occasionally lift or move library materials and supplies, up to 30 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. This position occasionally requires schedule changes with weekend/evening hours.
Travel
Travel is primarily for Professional Development. The employee will be asked to represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested by the Library Director.
Education and Experience
M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school program is required.
J.D. from an accredited ABA institution is required.
Previous academic law library experience is strongly preferred. Two or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred.
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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