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.
Faculty Job Description The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching legal communication and skills-based courses, as well as the performance of service functions. The faculty member shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University and the School of Law. This position is a non-tenure track, term appointment as an Assistant Professor with year-round service and instruction obligations.
Councils and Committees:
The instructional faculty member shall serve on law school and university councils and committees as elected or appointed
Faculty Scholarship Expectation:
Research and scholarship obligations that are not necessary to the fulfillment of instruction and service obligations are not required. However, to advance in rank or term of contract, scholarship and research performance, as defined by the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement, is necessary and will be considered. As a doctoral level institution, LMUs faculty duties, responsibilities, and reward systems support the scholarship trilogy of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service. Consequently, the University will consider faculty development, workload allocation, merit pay, and promotion processes, which offer incentives for scholarly activities and achievements and promote faculty research productivity. Based on discipline, academic expertise, and institutional mission, elements of the evidentiary scholarly outcomes list (Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and Law School Supplement) should comprise the faculty members professional portfolio Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; •evidence of strong legal writing skills; and •evidence of potential for effective teaching and student mentoring Preferred Qualifications Strong background in legal writing and skills, which could include practice and teaching experience; effective communication skills; knowledge and mastery of relevant content; commitment to improving students learning and achievement through teaching and advising; and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Campus:
Duncan School of Law Posting Number:
F01548
P Job Open Date:
02/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu . AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. Job Duties meet all obligations set forth in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement advance the mission of Lincoln Memorial University and the School of Law to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students teach Legal Communication courses, upper-level writing courses, skills-based courses, and other required and elective courses as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs develop course materials in collaboration with other faculty comply with the University Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement provide academic advising to students conduct office/conference hours comply with announced requirements engage in professional development, especially in the areas of legal-writing and skills pedagogy serve on assigned committees; attend school and university faculty meetings participate in community and public-service opportunities attend commencement activities participate in annual faculty evaluations perform other duties as assigned
