Many have completed 4 years of college. Most employers require 1-2 years of prior experience. Many also recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Promotions usually take the form of increased responsibilities and higher pay. With additional education, paralegals may become attorneys.
Many employers require or prefer completion of a certificate training program.
Almost all employers provide medical insurance and other benefits, including a paid vacation, paid sick leave, a retirement plan, dental insurance, and life insurance. Many also provide vision insurance. A few provide child care benefits. Paralegals are projected to rank among the fastest growing occupations in the economy through the year 2008.