Do you have an interest in the law and the legal field? You’re not alone. Many people are looking at the legal field as a new avenue to pursue a career. And for good reason – the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects stunning growth in the legal assistant and paralegal fields through the year 2014. With the overall job outlook significantly more bleak, becoming a paralegal is a fantastic career choice.
However, what exactly is a paralegal, and what do they do all day? A paralegal typically has no set “typical day”. Their work varies widely and includes activities such as, legal research, document preparation, litigation preparation, file organization, real estate closing assistance – anything a typical lawyer would do besides representing clients, giving legal advice, or presenting cases in court.