283050 Assist lawyers by researching law, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents. May gather research data for use as evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal action. These workers are career professionals, usually having either a four-year college degree or a degree from an institute specializing in the paralegal profession. In addition to regular compensation, many law firms pay bonuses usually based on tenure or merit considerations, or a combination of both. Most paralegal workers receive paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental and life insurance and retirement plans.
Some employers provide vision insurance.
Paralegals comprise one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the State, with a rate of growth expected to be more than twice as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Most jobs will result from new job opportunities as the industry expands. In most large firms a Paralegal advances several levels until they reach senior level. They should register with the California Employment Development Department's, their school placement office and personnel offices of federal, state, city, and county governments. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank .