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I was very interested in going to school in this field. Do you think it's a good career to get into?


    




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If you are smart, like to research and write, have good people skills, are organized, and a multi-tasker then paralegal could be a good career for you.

I don't know any paralegals that work 60-80 hours a week. Those are more the hours of attorneys. Paralegals do work full time, sometimes a little more. It is a high stress, fast paced job but rewarding at the same time.

If you really are considering going into the paralegal profession, you should start by looking at ABA approved paralegal schools in your area. Here's the link: http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/paralegals/directory/


Ruthie
No. You may be making money, but you'll be working 60 - 80 hours per week. Further, the attorneys sh1t on you all day long. And they knitpick.


nyclaw2006
A paralegal job is very varied, but a lawyer position is even better. Why not just become a lawyer instead of a paralegal? Paralegals are very limited in what they can do, and even at some point, the salary tops out at a certain level.





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