Remote JD Academic Skills Coach — Legal Writing & Analysis

National University; New York (NY); Remote; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National University is seeking a JD Academic Skills Coach to provide virtual academic assistance to Juris Doctor students. The role involves coaching, tutorials, and workshops to help first-year students and those facing academic challenges in legal writing and analysis.

Responsibilities include synchronous coaching, feedback on practice essays, and collaboration with the Manager of Student and Bar Success to support JD student achievement. Remote work in the USA is offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a regionally accredited law school.
• State Bar Exam passed.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching or tutoring in a higher education setting.
• Experience with online learning environments and technology-enabled instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide synchronous one-to-one and group academic coaching.
• Assist students in legal writing, analysis, and BlueBook citation.
• Review student practice essays and provide detailed feedback.
• Maintain records of student contact and progress.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Student and Bar Success to implement initiatives.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Bluebook knowledge

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Online teaching

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

SIS (SOAR/PeopleSoft)

Job description

National University is seeking a JD Academic Skills Coach to provide virtual academic assistance to Juris Doctor students. The role involves coaching, tutorials, and workshops to help first-year students and those facing academic challenges in legal writing and analysis.

Responsibilities include synchronous coaching, feedback on practice essays, and collaboration with the Manager of Student and Bar Success to support JD student achievement. Remote work in the USA is offered.