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Paralegal
Job description:
You’ll learn to deal effectively with legal clientele,
assist in trial preparation, and conduct legal research. You’ll be trained under
the supervision of an attorney to apply your knowledge of the law and legal
procedures to understanding and drafting legal agreements and documents.
Entry-level salary range:
$12.63 – $17.94/hour
Local employment outlook:
Appears good for trained and experienced Paralegals, especially
if you have in-depth knowledge in a particular area of legal practice.
Sample course requirements:
Introduction to the Legal System, Introduction to Legal Research and Writing, Contracts, Principles of Family Law, Criminal Law for Legal Assistants
What it takes:
63 credit hours Associate degree
24 months
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