Paralegal
- Ideal for those passionate about law and supporting justice.
- Play a crucial role in legal processes and case preparation.
- Dive into diverse legal fields, from contracts to real estate.
💰 Earn $59K-$96K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
- Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
In Action
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Paralegal
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Pathways to this Career
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