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The New York Public Library Library Page - Office of the General Counsel in New York, New York

Library Page - Office of the General Counsel

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Reporting To: Maddie Emile

Compensation: $16.00 / hour

Description

Overview

The Office of the General Counsel Page position is meant to provide experience and knowledge about working at an in-house legal department. At NYPL, the Office of the General Counsel is involved in many aspects of the Library’s operations and programs. The staff therefore gains insight into a wealth of knowledge about our noble non-profit institution. We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.

You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.

The Legal Page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Thursday. Schedules are variable based on library needs and student school schedules, and may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Department Page is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that support the Legal team, including:

  • Working on-site at our department office

  • Filing, scanning, copying and/or mailing important documents

  • Assisting with organization and maintenance of both electronic and hardcopy filing systems

  • Operating printer and scanner to create PDF scans of various materials

  • Sorting mail and other deliveries received through interoffice delivery

  • Assisting in scheduling meetings and calls

  • Running errands as needed

  • Assisting with special projects

  • Performing other related tasks as needed

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited school

  • Interest or curiosity in pursuing a career in the Legal field

Required Experience and Skills

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction

  • Ability to work diligently with minimal supervision

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Basic computer and technology skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment

  • Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail

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Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

  • Be Resourceful in solving problems

  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work

  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

  • Office environment

Physical Duties

N/A

Schedule

19 hours per week, between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Thursday

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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