Legal Writing Associate

Baylor University • Waco, TX

21h

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Legal Writing Associate to support the mission and vision of Baylor University and serve within the Law School. The Legal Writing Associate will assist with the ongoing programming and development of the Legal Writing Program. This includes assisting with all LARC courses, reviewing and updating Practice Court materials, assisting with intraschool moot court competitions, administering competitions, and assisting with additional courses or duties as assigned. A Juris Doctor and less than one year of relevant work experience are required. Bar admission required/anticipated. A Juris Doctor and one year of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and work experience will not be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience. Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor
• Less than one year of relevant work experience are required
• Bar admission required/anticipated
• Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor
• One year of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and grading assignments for LARC Program, but also of importance, this position will help develop new bench hearing and summary judgment case packets
• Gather and review materials and grade assignments for additional classes taught by the Legal Writing Faculty, such as Advanced Legal Research, Advanced Discovery Management, and Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Collaborate with moot court officers in managing the intraschool moot court competition. Additionally, the Legal Writing Associate may also assist with co-coaching moot court and mock trial teams
• Effectively coordinate and plan the intraschool and The Paper Chase competitions and write competition problems
• Perform legal research to prepare materials for various classes and build Canvas modules and Discussion Boards within Canvas
• Maintain competency with various technologies including Zoom, SmartBoard, Grammarly, Brief Catch, Teams
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree