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What is a Paralegal
- 1. What is aParalegal? • A paralegal is a support role to a lawyer but does not practice law. By Christina Hansen “Behind every great lawyer is a great paralegal.”
- 2. Duties Performed ByParalegals • Organize and maintain files • Conducting research and interviews • Preparing hearings, court proceedings, trials, meetings, and all other correspondence
- 3. Work Culture andOpportunities • Law firms • Organizations • Hospitals • Collection agencies • Corporations • Government agencies
- 4. Paralegal Specializations • Realestate • Family • Health • Environmental • Energy
- 5. Paralegal Requirements • Bachelorsdegree • Associates degree • Paralegal certificate • On the job training (a degree or certificate is not required)
- 6. Salary of aParalegal (Median wages) Legal Occupations $75,270 Paralegals $46,990 Total, all other occupations $34,750
- 7. Job Outlook The Bureauof Labor Statistics projected paralegal occupations to increase by %28 percent from the year 2010-2018.
- 8. In conclusion topursuing a career in paralegal
- 9. Works Cited • Everette-Nolkamper,Pamela. Fundamental of Law Office Management. 5th ed. Delmar, 2014. Print. • "Career Information." Career Information. American Bar Association, 1 Jan. 2011. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. <http://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/resources/career_information.html>. • "Paralegal: Salary." Paralegal Salary Information. U.S. News & World Report LP, 1 Jan. 2015. Web. 17 Apr. 2015. <http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/paralegal/salary>.