What Exactly is a Paralegal?

By sarajean on 3/30/10 11:51pm
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If you ever stay up late watching television—or happen to watch TV in the middle of the day for some reason—you’ve probably seen an ad about getting your degree from a home study program. They usually list a bunch of different careers, from medical transcription to veterinary studies. I think it’s wonderful that so many people—particularly working families who don’t have the time or money to attend a regular university—can get such an education from home in this way (that is, if it’s legit).

That said, I’ve always heard them include the term “paralegal,” and I’ve never known exactly what that means. I’ve always just figured it meant a lawyer’s aid, which is still a pretty vague explanation. Having planned on being a lawyer at one point, I should already know, right?

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Lawyers, Insurance Industry Professionals, and Accountants: What Do These People Have In Common?

By dubayns on 10/15/09 11:20pm
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Legal SysyemLegal SysyemThere will never be a shortage of lawyers.  It’s just a byproduct of a hyper-litigious society.  Even during the world’s most massive recession in nearly two generations, lawyers and legal assistants are in demand.  As companies are looking to squeeze every last penny out of a contract or begin to really audit and go through their payroll and books with a fine-tooth comb, lawyers will be standing shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to jump into the fray at a moment’s notice.  Even as the government expands, more and more lawyers are needed to settle more frequent disputes between businesses, the government, and individuals.

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