Law Library Clerk Job at Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Sharpes

This class researches pertinent records to determine inmate eligibility for access to legal material through the law library, provides requested materials to inmates, and logs, tracks and accounts for material. This class manages incoming and outgoing inmate legal mail. This class is expected to work independently under general supervision.

• Provides general information on the justice system, both criminal and civil, and relevant court procedures to ensure meaningful access to the courts for unrepresented inmates; while refraining from giving legal advice.
• Researches various records to determine if an inmate meets constitutional, statutory, and decisional law requirements for allowing access to the Jail Complex’s legal research materials/law library.
• Creates and maintains a list of eligible inmates and the specific court cases for which the inmate is permitted to access the Brevard County Jail Complex law library.
• Researches and provides copies of relevant or requested case information, forms, or legal materials using internet-based legal research sources.
• Photocopies inmate evidentiary and supporting documents for pleadings, motions, and other court-related paperwork.
• Receives, disburses, and manages all incoming legal mail for inmates.
• Receives, logs, and manages all outgoing legal mail sent by inmates.
• Performs notary services where appropriate and necessary for inmates.
• Maintains a file of inmate receipts.
• Tracks, logs, and accounts for legal research material and photocopies issued to inmates.
• Submits timely supply orders for the law library.
• Performs routine office tasks such as typing, scanning, filing, faxing, photocopying, and telephoning.
• Regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Requires Associate's degree with emphasis in legal research, legal studies, paralegal studies, or closely related field.
• Professional Certificate of Paralegal studies preferred.
• Must be eligible for certification by the State of Florida as a Notary Public.
• Preferred proficiency with Judicial System restricted databases (PACER, BECA/EFacts).
• Preferred proficiency with Westlaw Edge and open-source electronic legal research platforms.
• Three (3)-Five (5) years of experience working in a law office, law library, or closely related field.

Work is performed in an office environment located within a jail facility. Employees will have inmate contact.

Work is completed in eight (8) hour shifts during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am-5pm).

Valid Driver's License required.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph. Requires drug test prior to assuming position and if employed, will be subject to post-accident, and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed.

During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.