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

Law Librarian – Library Team – City Attorney’s Office (8151)

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated law librarian to join our Office.

Job Description

The Law Librarian is an integral part of the City Attorney’s Office, providing research services and training to support the legal work of attorneys and professional staff across all practice teams. The position manages all aspects of the library’s administrative work, including prioritizing resources within the budget, acquisitions, serials control, collection maintenance, contract negotiations, and invoice processing. The library has physical resources in the Office’s work spaces in both San Francisco City Hall and Fox Plaza.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the law library annual budget.
• Prioritize and allocate library resources to meet the Office’s research needs, evaluating alternate resources with an emphasis on digitization.
• Conduct research for employees in a timely and effective manner, advising on research strategy and resource selection.
• Train employees in using information resources; develop and deliver presentations, guides, newsletters, and intranet pages.
• Negotiate library contracts, manage library contracts, order new materials, and handle renewals.
• Provide employee onboarding to library services, including establishing accounts for Office subscriptions.
• Manage physical resources, including checking in and processing library materials, updating loose-leaf filing, and shelving materials.
• Manage desk copy surveys, orders, and distribution.
• Route print and electronic newsletters.
• Process invoices.
• Collaborate on Office knowledge‑management initiatives and tools, including generative AI tools.
• Supervise other library personnel (if applicable).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) or Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) 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 library vendor management, acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services.
• Knowledge of WESTLAW, LEXIS, internet legal resources, and other online databases.
• Interest in new and emerging technologies and resources in the legal industry, including generative AI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web‑based information delivery services (e.g., Koha ILS, LibGuides).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Responsible, reliable, and organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
• Proactively stays current on new products and services, evaluating and recommending new resources.

Physical Requirements

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

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements. Falsifying education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.

Selection Procedures

The selection process will include evaluation of applications relative to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to interview. Depending on the number of applicants, additional screening mechanisms may be used to identify the best candidates for an oral/performance interview.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a 5‑step salary scale ranging from $125,528 to $152,516, plus robust health, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview. See the City & County of San Francisco’s Compassionate Services Division for additional resources.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only through https://careers.sf.gov/. Follow the online process:

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow the on‑screen instructions.
• Upload a Resume.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment or application process, contact Jumy Dang, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at jumy.dang@sfcityatty.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Diversity Statement

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristic. The Office recognizes that a diverse workplace enhances our ability to serve the community.

Hybrid work schedule available for eligible employees.