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.

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.

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 Lesliediana Jones.

• 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.