Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies

Job Description:

Teaches a full range of legal specialty courses for paralegals such as Introduction to Paralegal Professions, Civil Procedure, Basic Legal Research & Writing, Law Office Technology, Computer Assisted Legal Research, Torts and Evidence, Business Transactions, Paralegal Practicum and Paralegal Capstone.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in discipline
• Five years professional experience as either an attorney or a paralegal
• Demonstrated experience working with or managing paralegals or legal assistants
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).