It is encouraging to read a story about a fellow paralegal who has opened a door through which other paralegals can walk. Her article made me think about the variety of roles paralegals fulfill for my employer. I work for the parent company of a major electric and gas utility in South Carolina. Although the electric and gas company is the largest of the subsidiaries, my company also has subsidiaries involved in telecommunications, large-scale energy marketing, appliance repair, and home security. This article will provide you with information about opportunities available in the corporate world.
Corporations can offer all the opportunities of a law firm and more.
My Background Five years ago, I was hired to assist the litigation attorney. It was made clear in the interview that I could be called on to assist any of seven attorneys, but I primarily would assist the litigator. The types of cases in which my company is involved are much like those in a general practice law firm, except no domestic law is practiced here. We litigate personal injuries, property damage, employment issues, contracts, real estate, and bankruptcies. Because of the quantity of lawsuits and the variety of issues to be litigated, most, but not all, of our cases are defended by outside counsel.