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.
College of Law Location College of Law Open Date Aug 13, 2026 Description The University of Oklahoma College of Law seeks a ranked, renewable-term faculty member to teach and supervise students in its Criminal Defense Clinic beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a non-tenure-track position with a nine-month academic year appointment. The successful candidate will provide intensive, practice-based instruction and supervision as students represent clients in criminal matters. Responsibilities include teaching the classroom component of the clinic; supervising students through all stages of client representation; ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and professional standards; and participating in the intellectual and service life of the College of Law. Ranked, renewable-term faculty members at OU Law serve an initial three-year probationary period under a series of one-year appointments, each covering a nine-month academic-year service period. Before the end of the third year, the faculty member may be considered for appointment to a five-year, presumptively renewable term. OU Law is committed to excellence in legal education, scholarship, public service, affordability, and strong student outcomes. The College values collaborative colleagues who are committed to students, clients, and the profession. The College also welcomes candidates who will contribute to curricular development, institutional initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen clinical education and service to Oklahoma communities across the state. Qualifications Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent law degree and have substantial relevant legal practice experience. By the beginning of the appointment, the successful candidate must be an active member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar and must remain authorized to practice law in Oklahoma throughout the appointment. The candidate must also satisfy all requirements necessary to supervise licensed legal interns and represent clinic clients in Oklahoma courts. Significant criminal defense experience is required. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent clinical teaching, close student supervision, ethical and client-centered representation, and service to the profession and community. Prior clinical teaching or experience supervising law students or junior attorneys is strongly preferred. Trial experience, including substantial responsibility for felony matters, is also strongly preferred. Application Instructions Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references through Interfolio; https://apply.interfolio.com/189963 . Applicants may also submit teaching evaluations or other materials demonstrating teaching or supervisory experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries, but not application materials, may be directed to Jon Lee, chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at jon.lee@ou.edu. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now
