Graduate Research Assistant Summer 2024- Spring 2025

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Dallas, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
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Posting Title Graduate Research Assistant Summer 2024- Spring 2025
Department DAL-CoL-Academic Affairs-517200
Job Location Downtown Dallas
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Pay Rate $15.00 per hour
Salary Information $15.00 per hour
Department Summary
The Graduate Research Assistant position is located at the College of Law. The
UNT Dallas College of Law is meeting our goal to widen access to legal education. We believe a community’s lawyers should be as diverse as the communities they serve. We are committed to serving a wide range of students who have the potential to be successful lawyers.
Position Summary
Student employees assigned to this classification receive either general supervision or specific supervision necessary to complete highly complex assignments which enhance the educational objectives of the department, the student population, or the academic research of the department or college. The objectives of assignments are defined by the supervisor and the methodology may or may not be prescribed; however, the nature of the methodology or the analysis of the process or results is designed and managed by the employee. Jobs at this level require specialized knowledge and previous experience, or the student has successfully demonstrated the ability to perform the judgment and skilled assignments representative of his/her field of study. The work is neither routine nor narrow in its scope of responsibility. The work is normally matched to the student’s course of study at the senior or graduate level and the student is able to relate to students, faculty, administration, and staff in the performance of the assignments. Student employees at this level may direct the work of others and/or may be required to consult with others on- and off-campus. The work may require completion of the project/assignment from the initial concept through implementation and evaluation.
EXAMPLES
OF
WORK
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Have working knowledge of, and ability to conduct in-depth legal research using legal electronic databases, library print collection and classified internet resources.
Conduct literature reviews from using legal and non-legal databases.
Complete checking and blue booking assignments for faculty publications
Conduct surveys of areas of law through in-depth case law and statutory research
Update current finding tools and other on-going faculty projects
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community through outreach and collaboration.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled UNT Dallas, UNT Dallas College of Law, HSC or UNT student in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward completion graduate degree program. Applicants must possess the following:
 
* Excellent customer service skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently.
* Proficiency to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports from such records.
* Good interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
* Responsible, reliable and punctual.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of others.
* Considerable knowledge of academic requirements and policies, or of administrative procedures relative to the area of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Currently enrolled student at UNT Dallas College of Law.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Based on academic schedule
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Physical Requirements Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number Stu491HP
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80884

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