Research Assistant -POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW ARTHUR NEEF LAW LIBRARY FELLOW

Overview 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 Responsibilities 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 Required J.D. from a Counsel-accredited law school is required. Bar passage is not required. The applicant must be a Class of 2025 graduate from a Counsel-accredited law school and 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. The candidate will start on or before March 9, 2026; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate's start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate's interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. For additional information, contact: Lesliediana Jones, Director of the Law Library at LesliedianaJones@wayne.edu. Administrative Details School/College/Division H07 - Law School Primary department H0701 - Deans Office Law School Employment type Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Research Funding/salary Information Compensation type: Annual Salary Salary hire maximum: $47,250 Working conditions Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 37.5 hour a week position. Job openings Number of openings: 1 Background 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. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer. J-18808-Ljbffr