Paralegal Description
Through formal education, training and experience, paralegals have knowledge and expertise regarding both the legal system and substantive and procedural laws which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work as members of legal teams in law firms, business, government, and social service organizations.
They are trained to prepare legal documents, prepare clients for court hearings and mediation, conduct research and investigations, interview clients and witnesses, prepare probate inventories, help attorneys in litigation, and organize and index documents.
Because career types vary widely in the homeland security industry, so do salaries. Here is a sampling of paralegal-related jobs, their salaries and career prospects.
Paralegal Degree Options
List of Degrees
Develop Skills In Paralegal
- Outline the basic principles of the American legal system, including the sources of law, jurisdiction, civil case procedure (including Local, State and Federal Rules), the structure of state and federal court systems, and the lawyers’ role in the legal system.
- List the duties and define the skills of paralegals in various specialized areas of law.
- Learn how to conduct effective factual and legal research.
- Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, and exhibits, and in that content properly interpret legal citation.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop discovery plans, prepare cases for trial and capably assist in all courtroom proceedings.
