Opportunities in Paralegal Careers,9780071438445

Opportunities in Paralegal Careers

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780071438445
ISBN10: 0071438440
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-03-21
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
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Summary

Opportunities In . . . series gives you valuable career insight into your job field of choice!The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities In . . . explores a vast range of professions. InOpportunities in Paralegal Careers, you will find: The latest information on the field Training and education requirements you will need Salary statistics for different positions Up-to-date professional and Internet resources And much more

Author Biography

Alice Fins has held writing and editorial positions for various legal publications ranging from consumer issues to Capitol Hill hearings. She has written 10 books and currently works as an editor for a legal book publishing firm.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
1. Similar Jobs, Diverse Titles 1(6)
Employers and job specialties.
Two basic work categories.
Legal assistants and legal advocates.
2. Paralegals Past and Present 7(10)
Beginnings of the legal profession.
The advent of bar associations.
Origins of the paralegal profession.
Outlook for paralegals.
3. Educational Preparation 17(26)
On-the-job training.
Formal training programs.
Curriculum.
A look at some paralegal programs.
Certification.
Assessing a paralegal program.
Computer training.
4. Private Versus Public Sector Employment 43(14)
The private sector.
Freelance paralegals.
The public sector.
5. Government Employment 57(20)
Federal government jobs.
Applying for a position.
Factors influencing hiring decisions.
Related positions.
Requirements and responsibilities.
Experience and training.
Opportunities for persons with disabilities.
State, provincial, and local government positions.
6. Earnings and Benefits 77(6)
Compensation.
Other factors affecting compensation.
Benefits.
7. Pursuing Jobs 83(12)
Where can you find paralegal jobs?
Working conditions.
Personal aptitudes.
Women and minorities.
Job rating checklist.
Making career decisions.
8. Issues of Interest to Paralegals 95(8)
More on certification.
Ethics and responsibilities.
9. Related Careers in the Courts 103(6)
Court administrators.
Other professional positions.
Counselors and social workers.
Clerical positions.
Clerks of the court.
Court reporters.
Security officials.
Parajudges.
Appendix A: National Associations 109(2)
Appendix B: Legal Periodicals 111(2)
Appendix C: Schools Offering Paralegal Training Programs 113(44)
Recommended Reading 157

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