OPA Paralegal Programs at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Office of Professional Advancement is hiring part-time lecturers for the Paralegal Certificate Programs. Applicants must have a Law Degree from an accredited institution, a license to practice law, and 10+ years of experience in the legal field. Duties include developing curriculum and course instruction. Applicants must have reliable internet access and be available to teach via the internet. Excellent English skills, verbal and written, are required. These are part-time lecturer positions. Education and experience may be considered.


Applications for OPA Paralegal Certificate Program and practice concentration in Real Estate Law, Immigration law, Family Law, Wills and trusts, Employment Law, and other law-related areas will be reviewed as received, and this pool will remain open throughout the academic year. An appointment/offer is contingent upon student demand (enrollments) and available funding, with the possibility that final confirmation will not be available until classes begin. Salary is competitive.


Interested candidates should complete an online employment application form along with a cover letter and resume indicating their expertise and experience in Real Estate Law, Immigration law, Family Law, Wills and trusts, Employment Law, and other law-related areas. For more information, please contact the Division of Continuing and International Education at opa@miami.edu.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Part time



Employee Type:

Faculty-Intermittent (Seasonal)