A career in law is dignified, respected and stimulating. Paralegals work closely with attorneys and, in general, may perform the following tasks:
- Prepare drafts of legal documents like, pleadings & contracts
- Coordinate law office procedures
- Locate and interview witnesses
- Maintain docket control of court hearings
- Research judicial decisions
- Conduct investigations
- Assist attorneys with preparation for trial
- Interview clients
- Organize, summarize and maintain case files
- Assist attorneys at depositions
Formally trained paralegals have excellent employment and income potential. Corporations are expanding their in-house legal departments to cut costs. Prepaid legal plans are on the rise. And litigation is increasing. As a result, paralegals are performing a broader range of legal work. Demand for paralegals is on the rise in law offices, real estate and insurance firms, banks and more. See for yourself what our government is saying about the rapidly growing paralegal/legal assistant profession by clicking here
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