Research Assistant - Ehrhorn Law Library

The Research Assistant will assist the Dean or a Faculty member of the Law School with various projects by utilizing library and internet resources to research topics and then summarize the findings. This position involves in-depth legal research and writing projects assigned by the Dean or a Faculty member.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain awareness of the law library's electronic and print resources.
• Respond to research assistance questions submitted to LawRef@liberty.edu.
• Meet with J.D. students for research consultation.
• Develop FAQ entries based on content presented on library website and research guides.
• Develop recommendations for providing research training to new law review students.

Additional information may be found here

Qualifications and Credentials

Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in Liberty University School of Law
• Must be in good academic standing
• Legal research and writing experience
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
• Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job

Communication and Comprehension

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Possess communication skills needed to ascertain research needs and work collaboratively with library users to address them.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.