Paralegal Supervisor supervises the paralegal team and implements systems and processes utilized to conduct research and produce legal documents. Coordinates the preparation of legal documents and tracks projects to ensure the work is completed accurately and on time. Being a Paralegal Supervisor organizes documents into formal report and proofs for attorneys. Trains paralegals to effectively utilize databases and legal libraries to conduct research. Additionally, Paralegal Supervisor typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to a manager. The Paralegal Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Paralegal Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – PARALEGAL
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach paralegal courses. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience practicing and/or teaching any of the following topics: Legal Research and Writing, Immigration Law, Elder Law, Business Law, and Civil Litigation. Further, a full list of the paralegal courses can be found here: https://catalog.ccc.edu/courses-az/paraleg/
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Designs courses to meet learning outcomes and promotes students’ active participation in their own learning.
· Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
· Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of student learning outcomes for the course.
· Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
· Contributes to and provides leadership in academic and professional communities and promotes collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
· Manages and frequently monitors the virtual classroom through the college’s learning management system.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) Degree.
· Experience practicing in the subject matter of the specific course is preferred.
· Knowledge of a Learning Management System preferred.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse group of students and staff required.
· Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
For consideration:
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:
· Letter of interest
· Resume or curriculum vitae
· Statement of teaching philosophy
· Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)
If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please email required attachments to WR_HR@ccc.edu.
Special Requirements
Seeking candidate(s) able and willing to teach face-to-face and/or remote
Seeking Candidate(s) able and willing to work morning, afternoons and/or evenings.
Applications to be reviewed beginning November 4, 2024.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!