Paralegal Instructor

Campus

Paralegal Instructor delivering online courses in an ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program. Preparing students for careers in the legal profession with a focus on practical legal skills.

Posted 7/28/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $8,000 per courseWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in online teaching methodologies and legal education, with a strong focus on student engagement, assessment, and the integration of legal technology and AI tools. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and mentoring teaching assistants to enhance instructional quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. Or Master's Degree In Legal StudiesTeaching Experience At College/University LevelKnowledge Of The Paralegal ProfessionDigital Fluency In Legal TechnologyStrong Communication And Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Experience In LitigationCorporate LawFamily LawContractsComplianceGovernment PracticePublic Interest PracticeStudent AssessmentCurriculum PlanningInstructional Methodology

Soft Skills

Classroom FacilitationProactiveReliableCommitment To High-Quality EducationPassion For Equity And Access

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management System (LMS)Video Conferencing ToolsAI-Powered Educational Tools

Industry Keywords

Paralegal EducationLegal Services DeliveryCo-Curricular ProgrammingStudent Engagement PracticesActive Learning Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered instructional strategies.
Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes active learning and student participation.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
Host weekly office hours to deepen student understanding and build community.
Work with Teaching Assistants who support grading and student check-ins, retaining instructor responsibility for the substantive evaluation of and feedback on student work; mentor the TA on effective grading and student engagement practices.
Evaluate student progress, maintain grade records, and submit mid quarter and end of quarter evaluations.
Attend required faculty meetings (held at least twice annually) covering program goals, course content, curriculum planning, instructional methodology and assessment.
Collaborate with peers and Campus staff to share best practices and continuously improve instruction, and participate in program assessment, course evaluation, and curriculum review activities.
Contribute to co-curricular programming (e.g., speaker series, networking events) to enrich the student experience.
Stay current on developments in legal practice, legal technology, and pedagogical trends relevant to your subject area and online teaching, including the effective use of AI tools embedded in our curriculum.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D., and/or master's degree in legal studies or a 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 strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom facilitation skills.
Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including LMS and video conferencing.
Digital fluency and the ability to effectively incorporate legal technology and AI-powered educational tools into instruction.
Proactive, reliable, and committed to high-quality online education.
Passion for equity, access, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Available to commit 8-10 hours per week per course, with some flexibility for training.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Scheduling: Teach from anywhere in the US and choose teaching terms that fit your availability.
Professional Growth: Access exclusive training on online teaching best practices, learning design, and equitable instruction.
Collaborative Faculty Network: Join a community of educators from top-tier institutions committed to student success and innovation in higher ed.
Teaching Assistant Support: Work alongside trained Teaching Assistants who help manage grading and student check-ins.
Mission-Aligned Work: Make a direct impact on high-quality education for historically underserved students.
Streamlined Tech & Admin Support: Benefit from Campus’s all-in-one platform (Campuswire) and a dedicated Academic Operations team to handle logistics, so you can focus on teaching.