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Paralegal
A good career choice
Paralegal work closely
with attorneys to deliver legal services in both public and
private sector.
Though not fully qualified
solicitor, paralegals can do a lot of work that a solicitor does. Their
work ranges from administrative and legal secretarial tasks to
legal research and legal information to a client.
Paralegals are employed in:
? Law firms
? Government agencies
? Hospitals
? Corporate offices
? Courts
? And most of the other business that
have a legal department
Paralegal is a good career
choice because:
? Excellent job outlook
? Opportunities for career growth
? Various source of employment
? Job stability and flexibility
? Good salary
? Variety of jobs to select from
Educational requirements
There are variety of education options ranging from
Paralegal Certificates to Associates Degree and
Bachelor¡¯s Degree.
There are options for specialisation.
Some of the areas are:
? Real estate
? Immigration
? Intellectual property
? Corporate
? Litigation
Skills that are important
? Problem solving
? Innovative thinking
? Effective communication
? Research and investigation
? Technical
Team working
It is ever changing
and cutting edge field.
Therefore, there is a requirement of
continuous training and
development.
A new
comer, interested in the
paralegal field, should consider
the employment opportunities to
determine whether pursuing the
position is right decision or not.
Paralegal a good career choice

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Paralegal a good career choice

  • 2. Paralegal work closely with attorneys to deliver legal services in both public and private sector.
  • 3. Though not fully qualified solicitor, paralegals can do a lot of work that a solicitor does. Their work ranges from administrative and legal secretarial tasks to legal research and legal information to a client.
  • 4. Paralegals are employed in: ? Law firms ? Government agencies ? Hospitals ? Corporate offices ? Courts ? And most of the other business that have a legal department
  • 5. Paralegal is a good career choice because: ? Excellent job outlook ? Opportunities for career growth ? Various source of employment ? Job stability and flexibility ? Good salary ? Variety of jobs to select from
  • 6. Educational requirements There are variety of education options ranging from Paralegal Certificates to Associates Degree and Bachelor¡¯s Degree.
  • 7. There are options for specialisation. Some of the areas are: ? Real estate ? Immigration ? Intellectual property ? Corporate ? Litigation
  • 8. Skills that are important ? Problem solving ? Innovative thinking ? Effective communication ? Research and investigation ? Technical Team working
  • 9. It is ever changing and cutting edge field. Therefore, there is a requirement of continuous training and development.
  • 10. A new comer, interested in the paralegal field, should consider the employment opportunities to determine whether pursuing the position is right decision or not.