On average, systems programmers earn more than applications programmers. While the attorney assumes responsibility for the paralegal's work, a paralegal is often allowed to perform all the functions of a lawyer other than accepting clients, setting legal fees, giving legal advice or presenting a case for trial. Generally paralegals do background work for lawyers, including research to identify the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other material used to determine if a client has a good case. Besides litigation, paralegals may also work in areas such as bankruptcy, corporate law, criminal law, employment benefits, patent and copyright law and real estate. Employers prefer the formal paralegal training offered in associate degree programs at community colleges.
Salaries vary according to the type and size of the employer and the geographic location of the job.
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