Legal Research Assistant – Intellectual Property Law (Academic / Teaching Support)
I’m a senior academic preparing and teaching a course in International & Comparative Intellectual Property Law. I’m looking for a legally trained research assistant to support me with targeted legal research and review, not administrative work.
This role involves helping me:
- Research specific, clearly scoped IP law questions
- Check accuracy and clarity of teaching materials I prepare (slides, notes, summaries)
- Flag issues, ambiguities, or areas that may need clarification for students
- Occasionally help summarise or compare legal concepts across jurisdictions
This is not a drafting role and not a paralegal job. I am looking for someone who understands IP law and can think critically and communicate clearly.
Scope of work may include:
- Targeted research on IP doctrines, cases, or statutory frameworks
- Reviewing existing material for clarity and coherence (academic / teaching context)
- Preparing short written summaries or bullet-point notes
- Verifying terminology and legal accuracy
Requirements:
- Formal legal training (law degree in progress or completed)
- Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property law
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
Nice to have but not required:
- Academic or teaching assistant experience
- Comparative law exposure
- Experience supporting professors or researchers
Working style:
- Asynchronous, task-based work
- Clear questions and instructions provided
- Hourly engagement with flexible workload
Please include:
- A brief description of your legal background
- Your experience with IP law (coursework, research, practice, etc.)
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