Paralegal Career Center

Paralegal Training Schools

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:33:13 -0600

Jump into a career as a paralegal. Gain the critical details you need to make a choice on where to receive your paralegal training. Request free info from paralegal schools around the nation. Online education available...

Earning a Paralegal Degree Online

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The legal profession has been around for a very long time and it will continue to be around as long as there are people. It is an industry that is relatively safe from the ups and downs of the economy. This is why becoming a paralegal is a good idea. Earning a paralegal degree online is an even better idea...

Types of Paralegals

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A paralegal is a professional who helps an attorney with legal cases. The paralegal can’t give legal advice but the paralegal is very instrumental in helping a lawyer deliver legal assistance ...

What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and a Legal Assistant?

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:31:30 -0600

In many cases, the terms "paralegal" and "legal assistant" are roughly synonymous – both refer to support positions that assist lawyers with tasks such as preparing for trial or conducting legal research....

Types of Paralegal Certification

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:30:57 -0600

There's never been a better time to think about becoming a paralegal or legal assistant. The field is expected to grow 22% over the next decade, and the average salaries of experienced legal support professionals easily reach the $50,000/year mark. In addition, you don't need to attend law school to work ...

Typical Courses in a Paralegal Training Program

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Anyone who wants to become a paralegal usually earns either a degree or a certificate. Here is a look at some of the typical courses in a paralegal training program.

Most of the courses in a paralegal training program will be legal courses.

The Details of Paralegal School Accreditations

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:29:58 -0600

If you've ever searched online for paralegal or legal assistant education programs, you've probably seen dozens of pop-ups advertising easy online degree programs...

How to Begin Your Career as a Paralegal

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:29:28 -0600

Working as a paralegal or legal assistant enables you to be part of the exciting field of law, without having to spend several years and hundreds of thousands of dollars going through a law school program. In addition, demand for these positions is expected to increase ...

Paralegal Career Zone

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:28:40 -0600

Paralegals, often called Legal Assistants, aid lawyers by helping them prepare for trials and hearings. While paralegals cannot give legal advice ...

Paralegal Salary

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:36:03 -0600

The main factors determining a paralegal's salary include the location of the firm where the paralegal is working, the amount of experience the paralegal has, as well as the size of the firm where they are located ...

Paralegal Training

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:35:51 -0600

Many schools now offer an associate degree in paralegal studies, which tends to be a very well-rounded degree ...

Paralegal School Overview

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:35:40 -0600

The most common form of education for those looking to enter the paralegal career field is through programs offered in many junior and community colleges that typically result in an associate’s degree ...

Paralegal Job Description

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:35:00 -0600

Lawyers don’t have time to do everything their job requires them to do, so they often hire paralegals or legal assistants to help them with their research and preparation for cases ...