Legal Assistant- Instructor

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Legal Assistant Instructor to join our academic team.

The successful candidate will have current, hands-on legal industry experience and the ability to translate practical legal knowledge into engaging classroom instruction, practical activities, assessments, and student mentorship.

Candidates must meet the applicable Alberta Government Private Career Colleges (PCC) licensing requirements and demonstrate the required education, professional experience, instructional competency, and curriculum-development experience.

Minimum Formal Education: Must possess a recognized post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate, or professional designation in a related legal field (e.g., Legal Assistant Diploma, Paralegal Studies Diploma, or a Juris Doctor / LL.B. degree).

Verified Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years of continuous, verifiable work-related experience as a practicing Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Lawyer within a legal environment in Alberta. (Note: Resumes failing to explicitly show 3 full years of hands-on legal experience cannot be approved under PCC audit protocols).

Instructional Competency: A minimum of 1 year of verified prior instructional/training experience, OR hold a current training certificate/credential in Adult Education.

Technical Mastery(optional): Deep, working knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court (e.g., Alberta Court of King’s Bench procedures) and proficiency in standard legal administration software (e.g., Clio, PCLaw, or equivalent document management systems).

Core Subjects – Required Teaching Competency The successful instructor must be qualified and capable of delivering classroom instruction, practical activities, assessments, and student evaluations across the applicable Legal Assistant curriculum, including:

- Introduction to Canadian Law
- Legal Office Procedures
- Family Law & Procedures
- Criminal Law & Procedures
- Litigation Procedures
- Real Estate
- Wills & Estates
- Credit & Collection Procedures
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Legal Research & Interview Skills
- Practice Management Software

Curriculum Development – Mandatory Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, updating, and delivering legal education curriculum is mandatory.





The successful candidate must be able to:

- Develop and update course outlines and lesson plans.
- Create legal instructional materials and presentations.
- Develop assignments, case studies, quizzes, examinations, and practical exercises.
- Align course content with program learning outcomes.
- Incorporate current Alberta legal procedures and industry practices into course materials.
- Develop practical activities that reflect real-world legal office environments.
- Regularly review and update curriculum to maintain industry relevance.

Technical & Professional Competencies The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of:

Alberta Legal Procedures

- Alberta Rules of Court.
- Alberta Court of King’s Bench procedures.
- Provincial court procedures.
- Legal documentation and filing requirements.
- Legal correspondence and professional communication.
- Legal research and documentation standards.

Legal Technology Proficiency with legal practice-management and document-management systems, such as:

- Clio
- PCLaw
- Microsoft Office
- Legal document management systems
- Practice management and billing software
- Electronic filing systems

Experience with equivalent legal technology will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging classroom instruction in legal assistant studies using LMS D2L, Moodle or any other LMS
- Develop and maintain Legal Assistant curriculum and course materials.
- Prepare lesson plans, presentations, assignments, case studies, assessments, and practical exercises.
- Provide students with practical, industry-focused legal office training.
- Teach students applicable Alberta legal procedures and professional practices.
- Incorporate real-world legal experience into classroom instruction.
- Evaluate student knowledge, practical skills, and skilled competencies.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, assessment records, and student progress documentation.




- Provide academic support and mentorship to students.
- Guide students through legal research, document preparation, case studies, and practical exercises.
- Support students in developing professional legal office communication and organizational skills.
- Participate in curriculum reviews and continuous program improvement.
- Ensure course delivery and academic documentation meet applicable institutional and regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate We are looking for a legal professional who is:

- Experienced in the Alberta legal environment.
- Passionate about teaching and student success.
- Confident delivering both theoretical and practical legal instruction.
- Knowledgeable about Alberta legal procedures and court processes.
- Comfortable teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented.
- Experienced with legal practice-management technology.
- Experienced in curriculum development and student assessment.
- Able to connect legal theory with real-world workplace practices.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant legal industry experience, instructional/training experience, curriculum-development experience, and teaching philosophy.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy and relevant experience to: [email protected]

Please clearly identify

- Your legal education or professional designation.
- Your 3+ years of relevant Alberta legal experience, including employers, positions, and dates.
- Your teaching/training experience or Adult Education credential.
- Your curriculum-development experience.
- Your experience with Alberta legal procedures and court processes.
- Your experience with legal practice-management software.

Only applicants who meet the applicable instructor qualification requirements will be considered. Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Are you currently residing in Edmonton, Alberta, and able to commute to work?

Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Location:
- Edmonton, AB T6E 5R9 (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6E 5R9

📌 Legal Assistant- Instructor (Edmonton)
🏢 Robin College
📍 Edmonton