Remote JD Academic Skills Coach – Legal Writing & Analysis

National University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National University is seeking a JD Academic Skills Coach to provide virtual academic support to Juris Doctor students, focusing on legal writing and analysis. The role includes synchronous coaching, tutorials, and workshops to help first-year and persistence-challenged students build foundational legal writing skills.

Under the Manager of Student and Bar Success, you will implement strategies, stay current with bar exam developments, and participate in initiatives to promote JD student

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a regionally accredited school.
• State Bar exam passed.
• Minimum 3 years of coaching or tutoring in higher education.
• Experience with non-traditional/adult learners.
• Experience in online learning environments and technology-enabled education.

Responsibilities

• Provide synchronous one-to-one and group academic coaching.
• Offer feedback on oral or written work and monitor progress.
• Maintain records of student contact and outcomes.
• Evaluate learning styles and connect students with resources.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Student and Bar Success on initiatives.

Skills

Legal writing

Online teaching

Academic coaching

IRAC method

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

SOAR/PeopleSoft

Zoom/Video conferencing

Job description

National University is seeking a JD Academic Skills Coach to provide virtual academic support to Juris Doctor students, focusing on legal writing and analysis. The role includes synchronous coaching, tutorials, and workshops to help first-year and persistence-challenged students build foundational legal writing skills.

Under the Manager of Student and Bar Success, you will implement strategies, stay current with bar exam developments, and participate in initiatives to promote JD student