Law School Faculty Assistant

Position Title & Department:

 Law School Faculty Assistant; School of Law

Posting #

5275

Department Description:

USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school's faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Law School Faculty Assistant provides general and academic administrative support to the Law School faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty Support:

Perform research as requested, including frequent electronic research utilizing Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis (legal databases) to download cases and the Internet to find addresses, phone numbers, articles, and government website.Tabulate scores and grades for midterm and final examinations using LG 2.0 program; bubble Scantron grading keys used to score exams and final grade sheets used by Records to give course grades.Post course documents and assignments to TWEN and/or Blackboard siteAssist in maintaining and utilizing TWEN and Blackboard sitesExams and teaching tools: type quizzes, midterms, final exams and sample answers.Prepare class syllabus, attendance lists and seating charts Process expense reports, petty cash and check requestsPerform word processing of manuscripts, articles and booksFile management and maintenanceHelp faculty make travel arrangementsMonitor individual faculty budget accountsOrder textbooks and books for research from the bookstore and publishers.  Coordinate print-shop requisitions for copies of class materials and other documents, including conference reading materials.Type and proofread documents as neededScan and photocopy documents as neededOrder supplies through online vendorScreen and answer phone calls, and schedule meetings/appointmentsPerform library and mail runsShred outdated examinations and confidential informationAnnual Oral Arguments:
Maintain accurate data and manage database of over 300 judges for first-year oral arguments.Obtain over 130 local judges to participate in over 30 on-campus and 10 off-campus oral argument sessionsEvent Planning: establish and communicate travel arrangements for participants; provide meeting rooms, parking arrangements, and catering for sessions.  Oversee check-in of judges and participantsDistribute case material to participantsCreate and manage the distribution of various invitation emails using G-SuiteDesign, manage, and update websites for Lawyering Skills I faculty Assist with the administrative training and supervision of Lawyering Skills I Specialists (TA's)Assist in maintaining the Legal Writing and Research website using Cascade ServerCoordinate yearly student visit to the Court of Appeals with students, faculty, and the courtCoordinate the submission and return of student assignments through in-person and electronic meansFirst-year Practicum Course:
Help coordinate the logistics for break-outs or smaller class sessionsAssist with grade tracking, recording, & score translatingAssist with hiring and communication with teaching assistants (TA's)Assist with communications to adjuncts and studentsManage classroom reservations for 9 weeks of instruction and summer adjunct trainingAnd perform other tasks requested by faculty

Administrative Support:

Handle daily mail room functions including sorting, distribution, and routing of incoming mails Update nameplates for faculty, staff and administrators' mail boxesKeep daily log of courier mails for tracking and delivery purposesDistribute of UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne and other packagesMonitor and replenish paper supply for copier, scanner, and fax machines in mail roomUpdate the Law School's directoryProvide office coverage for other faculty support staff when necessaryAnd other tasks that may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Law School Administrative and Faculty Support Services.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma). B.S. preferred.Two-year experience in a business office setting. Experience in a law- related or educational environment is a plus.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to type a minimum of 60 WPM with accuracy; excellent word processing and proofreading skills.Ability to compose letters and memoranda in English; proficient use of vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.Demonstrated skill in the use of PC systems to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to use the internet for research and information retrieval.Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize job functions to meet multiple deadlines and changing priorities to ensure smooth workflow. Skill to organize large volumes of material.Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and ability to coordinate work within policies and procedures as they relate to a variety of administrative functions.Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in handling sensitive matters.Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people while communicating clearly and effectively in grammatically correct English on the telephone, through e-mail, and in person, while demonstrating tact and diplomacy.Ability to perform multi-tasks maintaining a calm, positive, and professional manner

Posting Salary:

$ $27.00 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.  If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at

 

Additional Details:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled 

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

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