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About the Role
Brooklyn Law School is seeking a dedicated Faculty Assistant to support faculty and students within a dynamic educational institution committed to fostering the next generation of ethical and talented lawyers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various class-related tasks, including preparation of seating charts, index cards, and tent cards; organizing and copying classroom materials; posting web course assignments, materials, and announcements; and other activities supporting classroom teaching.
- Prepare emails, correspondence, and memoranda (internal and external).
- Set up AV requests and reserve conference rooms and classrooms.
- Maintain and update faculty bio/publication information and assist professors with the circulation of their scholarly work.
- Coordinate classroom and office supply orders and prepare/organize faculty reimbursement requests.
- Facilitate communication with students, faculty peers, administrators, and peers at other schools.
- Assist with faculty and administrative committees, centers, and other programs.
- Organize and maintain student attendance records for each class per semester in accordance with the ABA.
- Assist colleagues with work-surplus and temporary coverage for Faculty and Deans’ Assistants.
Requirements
- Experience in legal practice, such as a law firm, legal nonprofit organization, or higher education institution (preferably a law school).
- Associate degree with one (1) year or more of related legal, nonprofit, or commensurate professional experience; OR a high school diploma with three (3) or more years of related legal administrative experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, and Outlook.
- Experience in Canvas or a similar learning management system preferred.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills, ensuring efficient workflow and task management.
- Significant attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Highly motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Demonstrates initiative and is dependable, punctual, and flexible.
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Reader
- Microsoft Outlook
- Canvas
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
Location
- Downtown Brooklyn, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- In person
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 35 hours/week
- In-person at least 4 days per week, Mondays through Thursdays
Experience Level
- One (1) year or more of related legal, nonprofit, or commensurate professional experience (with Associate degree)
- Three (3) or more years of related legal administrative experience (with High School Diploma)
Education Level
- Associate degree
- High school diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Sick, personal and vacation paid time off
- Generous retirement plan
- Dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college
- Additional summer Friday PTO
About the Company
- Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York.
- The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.