Research Assistant- Postgraduate Wayne Law Arthur Neef Law Library Fellow

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW ARTHUR NEEF LAW LIBRARY FELLOW at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School's Arthur Neef Law Library ("Wayne Law") is seeking applications from Class of 2024 graduates of an ABA-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Fellowship.

The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with Wayne State's Arthur Neef Law Library. The fellow's responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Legal Research Assistance

Reference Service Assistance

Collection Development Assistance

Research Guide Development

Data Entry/Management

Student & Community Engagement

Special Projects

The fellow will work closely with Arthur Neef Law Library staff and will report directly to the Law Library Director. The fellow will conduct legal research and data entry / management to assist Wayne Law faculty and administration's scholarship and scholarship-related initiatives. This includes the responsibilities listed above, as well as additional responsibilities as assigned that are viewed to be in line with the position.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required. Bar passage not required. Priority will be given to Class of 2024 law school graduates who have an interest in law librarianship. Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 10, 2025. The candidate will start on or before March 10, 2025; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate's start date. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate's reasons for applying for the fellowship (not to exceed two pages) (2) a resume, (3) a writing sample, (4) a law school transcript, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

For additional information, contact: Michelle LaLonde, Interim Director, at [email protected].

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: ResearchFunding/salary information:
• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: $45,000Working conditions:

Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 35 hour a week position

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.