Chapter 1: The Professional Paralegal
What is a paralegal ?
Definition: A paralegal, or legal assistant is " a person qualified by education, training, or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or entity who performs specifically by delegated substances legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
What do Paralegals Do?
The primary function of paralegals is to assist attorneys in preparing for hearings ,trails, meetings and closing/
Opportunities
Numbers and Salaries: In 200, paralegals held about 188,000 jobs in the United States, with median annual earnings of $35,360. The U.S Department of Labor projects that this profession will continue to be among the fastest growing through the year 2010.
Career Planning
Education: 1. General Education course
2. Associate's degree or bachelor's degree
Role of Paralegal
Level of Responsibility: The paralegal is a member of the legal service......
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