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Provide quality and technically relevant instruction in Law Office Management and Technology.

1. Provide quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum

2. Provide continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes:

a. Use document software to draft, edit and print legal documents and spreadsheets

b. Explain importance of timekeeping and billing and utilize computers to expedite timekeeping and billing process

c. Differentiate between types of organizational structures within a law office

d. Recall methods used to protect confidentiality of information transmitted via the Internet, cloud or social media

e. Identify Federal Rules of Civil Procedure used for electronic data discovery and describe importance of preserving data discovery

f. Discuss systems and processes necessary to ensure quality law office management

3. Assess and record grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests

4. Participate in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events

5. Assist with course/program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary

6. Record attendance in learning management system

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Law Degree, either J. D. or LL. B. from an accredited institution of higher education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Ten (10) years of experience working in the legal field
Experience as a paralegal a plus

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW AND/OR INSTITUTION:
Must possess and maintain the appropriate professional credential for or related to the field or position
Experience with American Bar Association (ABA) accredited programs desired

Prior teaching experience preferred.
Experience with curriculum development a plus

• Expert in best practices of law office management and technology
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Standard Enhanced + Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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