Through formal education, training and experience, legal assistants have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney. You should consider becoming a paralegal, or legal assistant, if you enjoy the law and want a challenging and exciting career.
Paralegals perform many law-related tasks under a lawyer's supervision.
Paralegals are employed in a wide range of situations. From law firms to corporations to municipal, state and federal government, paralegals conduct research and investigations, interview witnesses, cite-check brief and assist with trail preparation. Paralegals also are sought after by insurance companies, real estate and title companies, and trust departments of banks. This college level, noncredit program will lead to a Certificate of Paralegal Studies. This program is designed to give you a strong working knowledge of the legal system and the ability to handle tasks once performed only by lawyers.