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SalaryThe Summer Research Assistant will assist a faculty member of the law school with various projects by utilizing library and internet resources to research topics and then summarize the findings. This position involves in-depth legal research and writing projects assigned by the professor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legal research and writing
- Assist with projects as assigned by the professor
- Data collection and analysis
- Literature review
- Engage in ongoing communication with the professor
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
- Current enrollment in Liberty University School of Law
- Must be in good academic standing
- Legal research and writing experience
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
- Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Possess communication skills needed to discuss and document research progress.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
