Student Research Assistant

Barry University

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About The Position

Barry University School of Law seeks a Research Assistant for Professor Kan. The Research Assistant is a temporary position, available for a law student who will assist Professor Kan 40 hours per semester by researching assigned topics and completing various writing assignments. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at the Barry University School of Law in good academic standing.
• Sucessful completion of the first year of Law School.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Specialized knowledge of Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw information systems.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of or desire to learn in the specific legal area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist professor in scholarly work the professor deems appropriate by:
• Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information.
• Completing various writing assignments as assigned.
• Completing additional research requests as assigned.
• Performing edits and citing checks on the professor's articles.

Benefits

• Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees