Legal Writing Associate

Job Identification: 19913
Posting Date: 02/26/2026, 02:49 PM
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Locations: 1114 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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Job
Description:
What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Legal Writing Associate to support the
mission and vision of Baylor University and serve within the Law School. The Legal Writing Associate will assist with the ongoing
programming and development of the Legal Writing Program. This includes assisting with all LARC courses, reviewing and updating Practice
Court materials, assisting with intraschool moot court competitions, administering competitions, and assisting with additional courses or
duties as assigned.

A Juris Doctor and less than one year of relevant work experience are required. Bar admission
required/anticipated. A Juris Doctor and one year of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and work experience
will not be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.

Applications must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• The Associate
  will assist with all LARC classes, and his/her duties will vary based on the specific class
• Assist with reviewing and grading
  assignments for LARC Program, but also of importance, this position will help develop new bench hearing and summary judgment case
  packets
• Gather and review materials and grade assignments for additional classes taught by the Legal Writing Faculty, such as
  Advanced Legal Research, Advanced Discovery Management, and Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Collaborate with moot court officers
  in managing the intraschool moot court competition. Additionally, the Legal Writing Associate may also assist with co-coaching moot court
  and mock trial teams
• Effectively coordinate and plan the intraschool and The Paper Chase competitions and write competition
  problems
• Perform legal research to prepare materials for various classes and build Canvas modules and Discussion Boards within
  Canvas
• Maintain competency with various technologies including Zoom, SmartBoard, Grammarly, Brief Catch, Teams
• Perform all
  other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and
  punctual attendance

LARC Program
The Associate will assist with all LARC classes and his/her duties will vary
based on the specific class. For example, the Associate will work with the LARC 3 professor to develop and draft the moot court problem and
bench memo. This position would also help coordinate the various sections of LARC 3 to ensure that all are receiving accurate information
regarding the moot court problem and the competition. The Associate will manage the student form graders by coordinating office hours and
distributing form-graded copies of the briefs to the Faculty. This position will assist in LARC 1 and 2 by updating the online textbook and
interactive questions used in class. The Associate will also help draft problem packets in LARC 1 and additional problems in LARC 2 which
would be used for research memos. For LARC 4 and 5, the Associate will help draft the “Deal Packet” and “Case Packet” for each class. New
packets are needed each spring and must be coordinated so that the problem works for both transactional drafting and litigation
drafting.

Practice Court
The writing component of the Practice Court program is intensive and requires a
significant amount of time to review, grade, and comment on the various assignments. There is currently a temporary, part-time associate
position that assists with grading the assignments, and the part-time position would continue to focus primarily on grading. The proposed
Associate position will assist with reviewing and grading some assignments, but also of importance, this position will be available to help
with developing new bench hearing and summary judgment case packets. The current packets have not been updated for several years. A
consistent review and update of the materials would greatly benefit those Practice Court
exercises.

Advocacy

For the intraschool moot court competition, the Associate would assist the moot court
officers in managing the competition. This includes scheduling barristers, bailiffs, and competitors, tallying scores, and answering
questions related to the competition. The Associate may also assist with co-coaching moot court and mock trial teams. The position could
help by briefing competitors on substantive materials that the students have not yet studied in class. For example, the Associate could
brief 2L mock trial competitors on evidence procedures.

Competitions
The Legal Writing Department administers two
writing competitions each year – Ultimate Writer (the intraschool competition) and The Paper Chase. The Associate will assist with writing
the competition problem and will have primary responsibility for coordinating the two competitions. For the Ultimate Writer competition, the
position will work with other faculty, competition sponsors, and staff to advertise the competition, secure trophies and award money, and
plan the award ceremony. For the Paper Chase, the Associate will coordinate with participating law schools, advertise the competition, and
manage the review and ranking of student entries.

Other Classes
We anticipate that the position will also help
with other classes taught by the Legal Writing Faculty, including Advanced Legal Research, Advanced Discovery Management, and Contract
Drafting and Negotiation. The Associate would assist with gathering and reviewing materials for each class, as well as grading
assignments.

What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive
benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic
retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part
of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and
our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and
the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is
Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention
of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national
origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
requirements. Baylor’s full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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