Student Research Assistant

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

## Student Research AssistantApply: Orlando- Law Campus: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0007915# **Summary**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.# **Essential Functions**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.# **Qualifications/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.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**5Benefits: 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.