Professor - Legal Support teaches courses in the discipline area of legal services. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Legal Support provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Legal Support typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties:
- Interview clients and gather necessary information for legal cases
- Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
- File and organize legal documents and maintain case files
- Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis or other legal databases
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with drafting legal contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate person
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role
- Knowledge of law terminology and legal procedures
- Proficient in MS Office and legal software applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong phone etiquette and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in the legal field and wants to gain valuable experience working in a law firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package. If you meet the requirements listed above, please submit your resume for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person
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