Factors affecting earnings in this field include the amount of experience the law librarian has, the responsibilities of his or her position, the size and type of law library in which he or she is employed, and geographic location. Law librarians employed in larger cities tend to make more than their counterparts in smaller metropolitan areas. In May 2018, librarians working in legal services e...

Most law librarians spend much of their workday indoors in a generally pleasant environment. They may spend a great deal of time sitting at their desk and using computers, so eyestrain and headaches from continuous computer use are possible. Even though much of the material they work with may be electronic, law librarians still have to deal with the printed word. That means regularly lifting an...

The U.S. Department of Labor does not provide information regarding the outlook for librarians who work in the legal services industry. However, between 2018 and 2028, it projects that employment for all librarians will increase 6 percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Librarians who stay up to date with the latest technology and education in the field, as well with as trend...