Paralegal Studies Lecturer (Part-Time) Seasonal Openings

California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles, College of Professional and Global Education invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Paralegal Studies for the 2026-27 academic year. Positions are contingent on enrollment and budget, with courses focused on practical legal knowledge and professional practices across law-related settings.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years as a paralegal, plus ability to teach at the college level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and minimum of ten years of experience as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated compliance with California Business & Professions Code Section 6450 (mandatory legal education every two years).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach a college or university-level legal course.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution and five years of paralegal experience or J.D. with active State Bar membership and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct part-time courses and prepare class materials.
• Grade assignments and hold office hours.
• Design assessments and learning activities to support practical legal skills.
• Update course content to reflect evolving legal practices and technologies.
• Communicate course expectations and grading policies clearly to students.
• Incorporate practical legal examples and case materials for real-world application.
• Employ inclusive teaching practices and accommodate diverse learners.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Ethics and professional responsibility

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Quality Matters rubric

Job description

California State University, Los Angeles, College of Professional and Global Education invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Paralegal Studies for the 2026-27 academic year. Positions are contingent on enrollment and budget, with courses focused on practical legal knowledge and professional practices across law-related settings.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years as a paralegal, plus ability to teach at the college level.