Paralegal and Legal Assistant Instructor

Northwest Career College

. Teach Legal Assistant and Paralegal Studies courses according to the lesson plan and syllabus as directed by the program supervisor .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching Legal Assistant and Paralegal Studies, with a strong foundation in Nevada State Law and effective communication skills. Proficient in utilizing Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications to enhance educational delivery in diverse learning environments.

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Paralegal Studies DegreeNevada State Law ExperienceGoogle Workspace ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Applications KnowledgeTeaching Experience in In-Person and Online Environments

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Hard Skills

Paralegal Studies DegreeNevada State Law ExperienceTyping Speed of 45 Words Per MinuteKnowledge of Education MethodologiesGrading Examinations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Work with Diverse Populations

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Legal Field ExperienceFaculty MeetingsIn-Service MeetingsGraduation CeremoniesBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach Legal Assistant and Paralegal Studies courses according to the lesson plan and syllabus as directed by the program supervisor
Prepare and grade written and practical examinations
Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other events as required by the College
Attend other required College events
Dress professionally in accordance with the faculty dress code
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of non-overlapping experience in the legal field
Paralegal Studies degree or a degree in a related field, or completion of a Paralegal Studies training program plus a degree
Nevada State Law experience
Undergraduate degree
Proficient in Google Workspace (G Suite)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and general Microsoft Office applications
Minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute
Comfortable teaching in both in-person and online/virtual learning environments
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques
Background check required for selected candidates
3–4 references requested during the interview process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k
401k Matching
Employee Discount
Professional Development Assistance
Referral Program
Retirement Plan
On-Site Leadership Training
CPR Certification Available to All Employees
Most Federal Holidays Off – Paid, Full Time Only
Continuing Education Opportunities
External Higher Education Tuition Discounts
Free Massages through The Spa at Northwest
Mental Health Reimbursement Program
Salary evaluation after 90 days
Annual evaluations for term-based contracts based on industry standards and expectations