Paralegal Instructor

Overview

An educational organization is seeking experienced, student-centered Paralegal Studies Instructors to teach high-impact, online courses within an ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program. This role is suited for legal professionals and educators passionate about student success and virtual learning environments, aiming to prepare practice-ready paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Teach 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered instructional strategies.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages active learning and student participation.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Host weekly office hours to enhance student understanding and community building.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants who support grading and student check-ins, while retaining responsibility for substantive evaluation and feedback; mentor TAs on grading and engagement.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain grade records, and submit mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations.
• Attend required faculty meetings at least twice annually to discuss program goals, curriculum, instructional methods, and assessment.
• Collaborate with peers and staff to share best practices, improve instruction, and participate in program assessment and curriculum review.
• Contribute to co-curricular programming such as speaker series and networking events.
• Stay current on legal practice developments, legal technology, pedagogical trends, and effective use of AI tools embedded in the curriculum.

Courses Taught

• Foundations of Paralegal Practice
• Foundations of Ethical Practice
• Legal Texts, Reasoning & Interpretation
• Legal Research Methods & Analysis
• Applied Legal Writing
• Foundations of Family Law
• Foundations of Criminal Law
• Foundations of Corporate Law
• Foundations of Contract Law
• Foundations of Administrative Law
• Foundations of eDiscovery
• Foundations of Real Property Law
• Legal Operations & AI
• Employment Law
• Torts
• Trial Preparation & eDiscovery
• Corporate Transactions & Deals
• Contract Drafting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Domestic Relations Practice & Procedure
• Trust & Estate Administration
• Real Estate Transactions & Closings
• Immigration Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Public Benefits & Administrative Law

Requirements

• J.D., master's degree in legal studies or related field, or equivalent professional qualifications in paralegal education or legal practice.
• Demonstrated professional legal experience in areas such as litigation, corporate law, family law, contracts, compliance, government, or public interest practice.
• Knowledge of the paralegal profession and the paralegal’s role on the legal services delivery team; experience working with or as a paralegal is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including learning management systems and video conferencing.
• Digital fluency with the ability to incorporate legal technology and AI-powered educational tools into instruction.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality online education.
• Passion for equity, access, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Availability to commit 8-10 hours per week per course, with some flexibility for training.

Compensation

• $8,000 per 4-credit course per 11-week quarter
• $5,000 per 1-2 credit course per 11-week quarter

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: teach from anywhere in the US and select teaching terms that fit your availability.
• Professional growth opportunities including training on online teaching best practices, learning design, and equitable instruction.
• Collaborative faculty network comprising educators from top-tier institutions.
• Teaching Assistant support to help manage grading and student check-ins.
• Opportunity to impact high-quality education for historically underserved students.
• Streamlined technology and administrative support through an all-in-one platform and dedicated Academic Operations team.

Location

• Remote within the United States

Academic Calendar

• Upcoming Fall Quarter: October 5 – December 18, 2026