Student Research Assistant for Law
Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Assistant will assist the Dean or a Faculty member of the Law School with various projects by utilizing library and internet resources to research topics and then summarize the findings. This position involves in-depth legal research and writing projects assigned by the Dean or a Faculty member.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in Liberty University School of Law
- Must be in good academic standing
- Legal research and writing experience
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
- Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Possess communication skills needed to discuss and document research progress
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
- Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position
- Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required
Responsibilities
- Legal research and writing
- Assist with projects as assigned by the Dean
- Data collection and analysis
- Literature review
- Engage in ongoing communication with the Dean
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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