Part-Time Law Research Assistant (Student)

Barry University; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Barry University School of Law seeks a Research Assistant for Professor Kan to support scholarly work. The position is temporary and part-time, offering about 5 hours per week of research and writing duties during the semester, with focus on assigned topics and timely completion of tasks.

The candidate must be a current law student in good standing, having completed the first year, and possess strong analytical, research, and writing skills, plus familiarity with Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information.
• Complete various writing assignments as assigned.
• Complete additional research requests as assigned.
• Perform edits and citing checks on the professor's articles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Deadline orientation

Education

First-year law student

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Job description

Barry University School of Law seeks a Research Assistant for Professor Kan to support scholarly work. The position is temporary and part-time, offering about 5 hours per week of research and writing duties during the semester, with focus on assigned topics and timely completion of tasks.

The candidate must be a current law student in good standing, having completed the first year, and possess strong analytical, research, and writing skills, plus familiarity with Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.