Why Earn an Associate Degree in Paralegal?

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There has never been a higher demand for those who understand the law and through Rasmussen College’s Associate degree in Paralegal program, you can advance into a lucrative and important career that makes a difference in society.

Earning an Associate degree in Paralegal studies from Rasmussen College can instill the knowledge and skills required to gain a great job in the field of law. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 224,000 jobs in 2004, and employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. Private law firms employed 7 out of 10 paralegals and legal assistants; most of the remainder worked for corporate legal departments and various levels of government.

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Who Makes a Good Paralegal?

Paralegals must be able to document and present their findings and opinions to their supervising attorney. They need to understand legal terminology and have good research and investigative skills. Familiarity with the operation and applications of computers in legal research and litigation support also is important.

Because paralegals frequently deal with the public, they should be courteous and uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession. The National Association of Legal Assistants, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, and a few States have established ethical guidelines for paralegals to follow.

Where Can You Work as a Paralegal?

Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers. Paralegals can be found in all types of organizations, but law firms, corporate legal departments, government offices, employ most. In these organizations, they can work in many different areas of the law, including:

  • Litigation
  • Personal injury
  • Corporate law
  • Criminal law
  • Employee benefits
  • Intellectual property
  • Labor law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Immigration
  • Family law
  • Real estate

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