1. What is a Paralegal?
• A paralegal is a support role to a lawyer but does not
practice law.
By Christina Hansen
“Behind every great lawyer is a great paralegal.”

2. Duties Performed By Paralegals
• Organize and maintain files
• Conducting research and interviews
• Preparing hearings, court
proceedings, trials, meetings, and all
other correspondence

3. Work Culture and Opportunities
• Law firms
• Organizations
• Hospitals
• Collection agencies
• Corporations
• Government agencies

4. Paralegal Specializations
• Real estate
• Family
• Health
• Environmental
• Energy

5. Paralegal Requirements
• Bachelors degree
• Associates degree
• Paralegal certificate
• On the job training (a degree or
certificate is not required)

6. Salary of a Paralegal
(Median wages)
Legal Occupations
$75,270
Paralegals
$46,990
Total, all other occupations
$34,750

7. Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
projected paralegal occupations
to increase by %28 percent from
the year 2010-2018.

8. In conclusion to pursuing a career in paralegal

9. Works Cited
• Everette-Nolkamper, Pamela. Fundamental of Law Office Management. 5th ed. Delmar, 2014. Print.
• "Career Information." Career Information. American Bar Association, 1 Jan. 2011. Web. 17 Apr. 2015.
<http://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/resources/career_information.html>.
• "Paralegal: Salary." Paralegal Salary Information. U.S. News & World Report LP, 1 Jan. 2015. Web. 17 Apr.
2015. <http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/paralegal/salary>.