Adjunct Faculty- Paralegal Studies

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Adjunct Faculty- Paralegal Studies

Daemen University

Role Description The Paralegal Studies Program at Daemen University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor for coursework focused on Law Office Technology. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching PAR 302: Law Office Computer Technology. - Lawyers and paralegals increasingly rely on law practice-specific technology to produce more efficient and reliable legal services. - Law Office Technology is an advanced computer-based course which will: - Develop students' overall comprehension of complex computer systems. - Develop practical skills in a wide-ranging variety of legal software, including: - Law office software for document assembly - Case management - Docketing - Time and billing - Electronic discovery - Litigation support - Trial presentation graphics - Advance students' skills in common software applications, such as: - Word processing - Spreadsheet software - This course may be offered in a hyflex format (in-person instruction with online access) on Daemen's Amherst campus Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. - It may also be offered fully remote - either synchronous or asynchronous. Qualifications - Required Qualifications: JD (Juris Doctor) or closely related field - Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in higher education

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