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.

Required Qualifications

• Masters 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

Special Note

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Pay

To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Based on requirements outlined in posting, the set rate of pay is $951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).