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Paralegals and Legal Assistants



Paralegals are an indispensible part of the legal system, providing support to
attorneys, law offices, government agencies and corporations by researching
legal precedent, performing investigative work on cases and preparing legal
documents.

In every area of law, paralegals form the clerical support structure the legal
system has come to rely on.




PARALEGAL EDUCATION



Paralegals play an integral role in the delivery of legal services, and many
assume much of a lawyer’s more important workload, employing an advanced
understanding of the legal system. To become an expert in the law, you’ll first
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WHAT IS A PARALEGAL?

A paralegal is an expert law assistant who helps practicing attorneys with legal
tasks and provides general legal support to businesses. What paralegals can’t
do, in any state, is offer opinions or legal advice, represent clients in court,
accept new clients into the practice, or set legal fees. These are things that
fall strictly within the purview of a licensed attorney.

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WHAT DOES A PARALEGAL DO?

The scope of work for a paralegal is broad, offering opportunities to delve into
nearly every facet of the legal profession. Paralegals may perform
administrative duties, especially in a small office. However, as paralegals
typically enjoy higher wages than legal secretaries, many offices reserve their
paralegals’ time for more specialized tasks. A paralegal may:

 * Draft agreements, contracts, and briefs
 * Evaluate potential clients for case viability
 * Meet with clients to help with paperwork
 * Parse out details from case law
 * Prepare exhibits for a trial and assist the practicing litigator in the
   courtroom
 * Represent parties in administrative law hearings
 * Review the legal language in contract documents

Paralegals often interface with a variety of people and are expected to be good
communicators, strong writers, and adept at conflict resolution and negotiation.
This breadth of work means that paralegals can work in a variety of industries
outside of strictly case law, including healthcare, business, immigration,
intellectual property, real estate, personal finance, and more.

Gabrielle Crisp
Certified Legal Professional (CLP), named Paralegal of the Year


“Spending the time studying and listening to speakers has been crazy helpful,
insightful and eye opening to other perspectives…There’s always something new to
learn. There’s an infinite amount of learning to do, because you can always go a
little bit deeper, get a little better, get a little more understanding about
what you’re doing and learn how to make it better. That’s one of the things I
love the most about what I do. It’s never dull!”



PARALEGAL DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

What does a paralegal do to enter the profession? First, you’ll need to complete
your paralegal education, then garner applicable legal experience through an
internship or an entry-level position. Which paralegal degree you earn depends
heavily on what kind of law career you wish to have.

 * Certificate: A generalist paralegal certificate can be a good choice if
   you’re a high-school graduate looking to get an entry-level job in law before
   or while pursuing a higher degree.
 * Associate: An associate paralegal degree is a great option for students new
   to the field who wish to work at a law firm, or for someone switching careers
   and already holds a degree in a different area but has no specific paralegal
   education.
 * Bachelor’s: A bachelor’s in paralegal studies will provide you a robust
   education in the requirements for your field. You’ll complete an internship
   where you can practice your skills under the tutelage of paralegals in the
   field.
 * Post-Degree Certificate: A post-associate or post-baccalaureate certificate
   is the perfect option for career changers and degree-holding paralegals
   looking to specialize.
 * Master’s: Once you’ve earned your bachelor’s in paralegal studies, you may
   wish to specialize your skills and knowledge even further. A paralegal
   master’s degree or a Master of Legal Studies allows you to focus on a
   specific area of law to gain expertise in its procedures and principles.


ABA-APPROVED PARALEGAL PROGRAMS

Getting the right paralegal education is key to your future in law, so it’s
critical to find a program that’s approved by the American Bar Association.
ABA-approved paralegal programs are thoroughly vetted by the organization and
offer high-quality coursework. You can find ABA-approved programs at both
community colleges and four-year universities, depending on which paralegal
degree or certificate you’re pursuing.


PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION

As a paralegal, you also have the option to pursue national certification.
Paralegal certification can help set you apart from your peers and show a deep
level of commitment to your profession. What is a paralegal certification? It’s
a voluntary credential that you can earn by testing through one of four
nationally-recognized organizations:

 * The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
 * The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
 * The Association for Legal Professionals (NALS)
 * The American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)

There are currently no uniform state-specific requirements or examinations for
paralegals as there are for State Bar exams and each offers different levels of
certification.


PARALEGAL CAREERS

Paralegals are becoming recognized for their ability to develop a degree of
expertise, and offer a similar set of services, as fully-fledged lawyers. This
is leaving the job market wide open to big opportunities in many industries, and
a range of paralegal salaries to match. While many paralegals work in law firms,
many others work at government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. A few
examples of paralegal careers include:

 * Criminal law paralegal: A paralegal focused on criminal law may work with an
   attorney’s office, for a judge or justice, for a special interest group, or
   for local, state, or federal government as an assistant to a district
   attorney or Attorney General.
 * Corporate paralegal: In this capacity, you’ll provide legal expertise to
   businesses as it relates to transactions like investments, mergers,
   acquisitions, business filings, and more, ensuring that the corporation’s
   dealings fall within the letter of the law.
 * Bankruptcy paralegal: Another branch of business law, a bankruptcy paralegal
   helps companies navigate the federal process for declaring bankruptcy for
   debt relief.
 * Litigation paralegal: A litigation paralegal has specific expertise in the
   rules and processes of bringing proceedings to court, criminal or otherwise.
 * Personal injury paralegal: When dealing with cases involving physical and
   emotional pain, a personal injury paralegal must have a deep degree of
   empathy in addition to their legal expertise.


GET ON BOARD WITH A PROMISING CAREER AS A PARALEGAL

Paralegal careers evolve with the practice of law, but trends point to
paralegals continuing to be even more important, both in law firms and
corporations. Their status as the right-hand of practicing attorneys has been
cemented in the legal field and their business value is being proven daily.

With such a promising outlook, there’s no better time to start your paralegal
education. Find an approved program today and join the next generation of law
experts who are making a difference.

Find out more about how you can become a paralegal.


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Dana Medley-Vogel
BS in Paralegal Studies from William Woods University

“For me, having a paralegal degree helps with the understanding of the law. Lots
of people with clerical skills, organizational skills, and secretarial skills
can do the job of a legal secretary, to a point. But to have the knowledge to
understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it sets you apart from someone
who is just doing clerical work… I think there’s a benefit to having a
bachelor’s degree.”




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