Paralegal Instructor

The role

Paralegal Studies Instructors will deliver online courses as part of an ABA-approved program. You will teach practical legal research, writing, document preparation, and case analysis through assignments reflecting real-world practice.

What you will do

• Teach 11-week live, online courses using student-centered instructional strategies.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for active learning.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Host weekly office hours.
• Work with and mentor Teaching Assistants.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain grade records.
• Attend required faculty meetings held at least twice annually.
• Collaborate with peers and staff to improve instruction and participate in curriculum review.
• Contribute to co-curricular programming.
• Stay current on legal practice, legal technology, and pedagogical trends.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Nice to have

• experience working with or as a paralegal

Benefits

• 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.
• Teaching Assistant Support: Work alongside trained Teaching Assistants.
• 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 and a dedicated Academic Operations team.

About the company

Campus is a growing network of faculty dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for students from all backgrounds, particularly those historically underserved by higher education.