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Paralegal A good career choice

Paralegal A good career choice

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Paralegal A good career choice

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  1. ParalegalA 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.

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