Becoming a paralegal?
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Becoming a paralegal?
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I have looked around at the job requirements and the education/certification needed. I'm currently in Marketing, but looking for a change. Any paralegals out there with advice, pros/cons?
Thanks!
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Punkass
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It is not very hard to become a paralegal, i believe it only requires a couple years of school. |
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VicSEO
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The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the "least" markeable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The "pro" side of a litigation paralegal is often "unlimited" overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the "downside," being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal's overnight dismissal. It's not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals.
Good luck! |
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shelcom
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There are very few places that will hire a paralegal without experience. |
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TheLegendKiller
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look on google it is very helpful lol. sorry juz want the 2 points |
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