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Essex County College

Adjunct Faculty- Paralegal Studies

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,206 / year median in New Jersey

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Adjunct Faculty
  • Paralegal Studies Essex County College
  • 4.0 Newark, NJ Job Details From $1,003 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Full Job Description Position Details Position Information Position Title Adjunct Faculty
  • Paralegal Studies Reports To Chairperson Functions and Responsibilities Job Summary Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.
Please Note:
Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Compensation:
This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour. Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence Supervisory Role Duties & Responsibilities Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time. Move between buildings. Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls. Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities Master's in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution. Minimum Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities Master's in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution. Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Posting Details Posting Information Open Date 08/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Close Date 06/30/2027 Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Transcripts Letter of Recommendation (minimum of 3) Optional Documents