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Paralegals assist lawyers with the practice of law. Most paralegals have education, training, and work experience in the area of law.
Education
To be employed as a paralegal an individual must obtain an Associates or Baccalaureate's degree. According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations most employers are looking for paralegals with four years of education.
Duties
Paralegals aid lawyers with research, preparation of documents, and interviewing clients. Paralegals also work in different areas of law and they may perform special duties according to their particular area of employment such as a corporate paralegal who is involved in drafting agreements or performing patent and trademark searches.
Employers
Paralegals are employed by private law firms, corporations, banks, and insurance and government agencies.
Salary and Benefits
The average salary for a paralegal is around $41,000 although some can earn as high as a $100,000 or more. Many paralegals also receive health and life insurance plus retirement plans.
Outlook
According to the US Department of Labor the paralegal field is expected to grow 22% by the year 2016.
Source:
National Federation of Paralegal Association
Getting Started as a Paralegal
Resource:
Cincinnati Paralegals
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