Interested in becoming a paralegal?

Paralegals perform legal work under the supervision of a lawyer. Paralegals …sometimes called Legal Assistants…work in law firms, government agencies, business corporations…any where that a lawyer may need assistance. A paralegal’s duties vary widely; you may find yourself in a library researching legal precedent, in an office meeting with the president of a corporation, or at the courthouse recording legal documents. You may be helping to prepare for a criminal trial or calling clients to set up their real estate closing. Paralegals, however, may not give legal advice, represent a client in court, or set the fees charged by a lawyer. For more information see our FAQ About Paralegals section.