Your Micro Matrix paralegal studies can help prepare you for the various duties often performed by a paralegal. Paralegals perform specialized jobs that directly assist lawyers and other law professionals.
Your paralegal studies can help you prepare for a number of paralegal duties, including:
• Research
• Organize and track files
• Analyze information
• Write reports
• Prepare legal documents
• Obtain affidavits
• And more!
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 22% between 2006 and 2016. Full-time paralegals and legal assistants had median annual earnings, including bonuses, of over $43,000.
Upon completing your paralegal studies, you could gain employment with:
• A law firm
• Bank
• Trust Companies
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations