City and County of San Francisco is hiring: Law Librarian - Library Team - City

Law Librarian - Library Team - City Attorney's Office (8151)

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a qualified and motivated Law Librarian to join the City Attorney’s Office.

About the Office

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With nearly 350 dedicated employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments. The Office is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all candidates regardless of protected status.

Position Details

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) — at‑will.
Compensation: $125,528 – $152,516.
Recruitment ID: RTF0153547-01155487.
Application Opening: October 29, 2025.
Application Deadline: Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Job Description

The Law Librarian is an integral part of the City Attorney’s Office, providing research services and training to support attorneys and staff across all practice teams. The position manages the library’s administrative work including budgeting, acquisitions, serials control, collection maintenance, contract negotiations, and invoice processing. The library’s resources are located in City Hall and Fox Plaza.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the law library annual budget.
• Prioritize library resources to meet legal research needs, evaluate current and alternate resources, and recommend renewals or purchases.
• Conduct research for employees in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
• Advise attorneys and staff on research strategy and resource selection.
• Train employees on library resources, develop and deliver in‑person, hybrid, and asynchronous training, and produce guides, newsletters, and intranet pages.
• Negotiate library contracts and manage orders, renewals, and invoices.
• Provide employee onboarding to library services, including subscription accounts.
• Manage physical resources, including checking in and processing materials, filing, and shelving.
• Handle desk copy surveys, orders, and distribution.
• Route print and electronic newsletters.
• Process invoices.
• Collaborate on knowledge management initiatives, including generative‑AI tools.
• Supervise other library personnel (as needed).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (M.L.S.), Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), or equivalent from an ALA‑accredited school; and/or
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.

Experience

• Three months of experience working as a law librarian.

Desired Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a law librarian in a law firm setting.
• Three or more years of experience in vendor management, acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services.
• Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, internet legal resources, and other online databases and software.
• Interest in new technologies and resources, including generative AI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web‑based information delivery services (Koha ILS, LibGuides).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Responsible, reliable, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactively stays current on new products and services.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, crouch, reach to reshelve items, and push/pull a wheeled cart with books.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the process. Falsifying credentials may result in disqualification.

Selection Procedures

Applications will be evaluated against the minimum requirements. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications but not guaranteed interview; additional screening may be applied.

Benefits

• Robust health, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview.
• Salary range: $125,528‑$152,516 by step.
• Hybrid work schedule possible.
• Other benefits and compensation details available at https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The City and County of San Francisco encourages candidates from all backgrounds. Equal employment opportunity is guaranteed and all hiring decisions are made on merit.
• Diversity Statement: The Office values a diverse workforce. Further information: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/aboutus/dei/.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only at https://careers.sf.gov/ by selecting “Apply Now” and following instructions. Upload a resume and complete the required fields. Applicants may be contacted by email.