Student Research Assistant (Grant)

Barry University School of Law seeks a Research Assistant for Professor Nadia Ahmad. This is a temporary, grant-funded position for a law student at the Law School in Orlando. The Research Assistant will assist Professor Ahmad by researching topics assigned and completing various assignments for the Sloan Foundation Grant.

Essential Duties
Assist professor in scholarly work the professor deems appropriate by:

• Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information.

• Completing various writing assignments as assigned. 

• Completing additional research requests as assigned. 

• Performing edits and citing checks on the professor's articles.

• Performing other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Current Barry University School of Law student who has successfully completed the first year of law school in good academic standing.

• Excellent analytical and research skills required.

• Self-motivated and meets deadlines.

• Must have specialized knowledge of Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw information systems. 

• Excellent writing skills required.

• Must have extensive knowledge or desire to learn in the specific legal area assigned.  

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.