Paralegal Instructor - Mississauga

Job summary

The instructor will deliver high-quality classroom instruction for the Paralegal program while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include designing assessments, grading student work, maintaining accurate attendance records, and providing mentorship to students.

Job details

Job Title: Paralegal Instructor Company: triOS College Location: On-site at our Mississauga location - 100 City Centre Drive, Unit 1-1001, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9 Hours: Part-Time. Monday to Friday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Start Date: Immediate End Date: September 03, 2027 Compensation: $35/hr The Opportunity: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide quality delivery of assigned courses within the Paralegal program, utilizing a variety of instruction strategies, techniques, and delivery methods to meet the individual learning styles of the students, in a safe and civil learning environment. Instructors are responsible for teaching assigned courses in accordance with course competencies, taking daily attendance, and as required, grading class tests, assignments, and exams. The instructor will support the vision, mission, and values of triOS College while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication, and readiness, embracing diversity, and fostering inclusion. What you’ll be doing: * Deliver high-quality classroom instruction, using a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. * Facilitate hands-on training and practical exercises to ensure that students gain the necessary skills and competencies required for their chosen profession. * Design and administer assessments, quizzes, exams, and assignments to evaluate student performance. Provide constructive feedback and support to help students achieve their academic goals. * Encourage active student participation and engagement in the learning process. Offer guidance and mentorship to students. * Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and subject matter expertise. * Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other relevant information. Ensure compliance with College policies and regulations. * Ensure students are on course; communicate progress to Campus Director or Education Manager or Program Coordinator/Faculty Head. What you bring to the position: * Licensed Paralegal or Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. * Minimum 3 years of related practical experience. * Ideally you will have experience with matters in small claims court, contract law and/or employment law. * Proficiency in a variety of legal software programs is essential, including Clio. * Prior teaching experience is required. * Your professionalism combined with intermediate MS Office skills, superior communication and organizational skills will be essential to success in this role. This position is for an existing vacancy. A criminal background check will be required for the selected candidate. We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about triOS College, visit our website 🌐: www.triOS.com [https://www.trios.com/] To learn more about Eastern College, visit our website 🌐: www.easterncollege.com [https://www.easterncollege.ca/]

What you’ll do

The instructor will deliver high-quality classroom instruction for the Paralegal program while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include designing assessments, grading student work, maintaining accurate attendance records, and providing mentorship to students.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Paralegal or Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with at least 3 years of practical experience. Prior teaching experience and proficiency in legal software such as Clio are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Paralegal instruction
• Classroom management
• Curriculum delivery
• Student assessment
• Mentorship
• Clio software
• Legal research
• Small claims court procedures
• Contract law
• Employment law
• MS Office
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Attendance tracking
• Grading
• Contract Law
• Professionalism
• Constructive Feedback
• Organizational Skills
• Teaching
• Labor Law
• Learning Styles

Job areas

• Education
• Legal
• Administrative
• Paralegal Instructor
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants