Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47756 
Closing Date: 06/25/2025
​Agency:  Department of Corrections
Class Title:  CORRECTION LAW LIBRARY ASSISTANT - 09819 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5,161 a month; Full Range $5,161 - $7,315 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-minded, and service-oriented team player to fill a Corrections Law Library Assistant (CLLA) position. The CLLA provides extensive reference, instructional, and research services. The person in this position will train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks; provide law library services to patrons and staff; develop and maintain the institutional law library; support facility programs and services; and maintain library order and security. The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Trains and supervises individuals in custody library law clerks in the use of legal library resources to provide assistance sought by individuals in custody library users.
• Receives/reviews individuals in custody requests for assistance in the use of the institution law library.
• Explains court procedures and filing requirements, without providing interpretations of substantive matters of law.
• Develops and maintains the institution law library.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working with case law.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working as a paralegal or in a law library setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience writing reports.
• Prefers ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and to draft written material in a clear and logical format.
• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience gathering statistical data.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience using a legal law library.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience receiving and reviewing library requests.
• Prefers at least one (1) year work experience working in a library setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience assisting individuals with law library materials.
• Prefers at least one (1) year supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires certification as a Notary Public be obtained during probationary period and kept current while in the position.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Work Location: 700 W Lincoln St, Pontiac, Illinois, 61764
Agency Contact:  [email protected]
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 

· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave 

· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II 

· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually 

· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 

· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.) 

· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
· For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  For Benefit Information Click Here

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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