Library and Archive Paraprofessional 4

The Library and Archive Paraprofessional 4 (LAPP 4) applies expert level knowledge in providing critical legal access services to the incarcerated population in accordance with Constitutional rights, as well as, legal DOC matters, and policy.

• Provide delivery of law library services
• Process and maintain records of law library materials
• Ensure access to the law libraries is maintained
• Provide research resources and resolves research inquiries
• Monitor researchers to assure adherence to collections use and security procedures
• Guide researchers to other sources for records, publications, and information
• Respond to inquiries from incarcerated individuals, staff, and other DOC law libraries
• Provide resources for researching case law, etc.
• Remain knowledgeable about legal departmental, and institutional changes
• Provide access to legal photocopy services
• Provide services for e-filing to the Courts
• Ensure timely responses to requests from individuals housed in segregation unit
• Provide instruction and information to incarcerated individuals
• Process kites
• Inspect and process legal mail
• Maintain materials, including electronic files, in the law library collection
• Coordinate interlibrary loans with Washington State Law Library, state courts, and applicable state and local agencies
• Plan for equipment needs of units, oversee equipment upkeep, services, and repair
• Ensure maintenance of supply inventory
• Prepare statistical, operational, and administrative reports
• Design and implement data collection methods
• Utilize data visualization tools in the preparation of reports
• Maintain and publish the law library schedule
• Instruct law clerks, staff, and volunteers in law library operations and policies/procedures
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and terminate incarcerated law clerks
• Track and submit clerk payroll
• Provide notary services for incarcerated population
• Present orientation regarding the law library and legal services to all newly arriving incarcerated individuals

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid leave
• Staff training
• Other compensation benefits

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for an Library and Archive Paraprofessional 4 (LAPP 4) at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)