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.
Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as-needed/rolling basis. Summary of Position Master's degree in legal studies, a Juris Doctor or related field, or equivalent professional paralegal experience. Teaching core paralegal courses, including Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Torts, and Contracts etc. Effectively direct paralegal practicums. Must be able to provide regular in-person instruction as assigned. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity:
YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be made at YSU's main location in Youngstown, Ohio, the Steubenville, Ohio location, or for remote courses. Must be able to provide regular in-person instruction as assigned.
Primary Location:
Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or
Licensures:
None. Sponsorship and/or
Work Authorization Status:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least a master's degree in legal studies or Juris Doctor or equivalent professional paralegal experience. Able to teach standard paralegal courses, e.g., Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Torts, Contracts, etc. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experienced in online and in-person teaching in directing paralegal practicums.
Physical Requirements:
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary:
work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria aremet. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
