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Paralegal
A good career choice
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Paralegal work closely with attorneys to deliver legal services in both public and private sector.
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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.
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Paralegals are employed in: Law firms
Government agencies Hospitals Corporate offices Courts And most of the other business
that have a legal department
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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
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Educational requirementsThere are variety of education options ranging from Paralegal Certificates to Associates Degree and Bachelor’s Degree.
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There are options for specialisation. Some of the areas are:
Real estate Immigration Intellectual property Corporate Litigation
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Skills that are important• Problem solving• Innovative thinking• Effective communication• Research and
investigation• Technical
Team working
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It is ever changing and cutting edge field. Therefore, there is a requirement of continuous training and development.
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A new comer, interested in the paralegal field, should consider the employment opportunities to determine whether pursuing the position is right decision or not.
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