Discusses the career opportunities, educational requirements, and advantages of a paralegal in the public and private sectors, government, and in court. Includes a list of training programs.
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Your passport to a successful and rewarding career
Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, McGraw-Hill’s Opportunities in . . . series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!
In this revised edition of Opportunities in Paralegal Careers, you'll find:
- Valuable information about job opportunities and earning potential, along with a forecast of the paralegal profession
- Comparison of paralegal work in the public and private sectors
- Interviews with working paralegals for realistic descriptions of working conditions
- Overview of education, curriculum, and training requirements
- Thorough listing of schools and associations in the U.S. and Canada, plus useful periodicals and books
- Related careers in the court system, such as court administrator, security, clerk, and reporter
Perfect for anyone from high-school students to career changers, this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that’s both satisfying and financially rewarding. Here you'll find ample expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.About the Author
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.
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public sector paralegals, paralegal careers, paralegal training programs, paralegal positions, many paralegals, freelance paralegals, paralegal studies, paralegal jobs, paralegal association, legal assistant, private law firms, organized bar, court administrators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Bar Association, Government Positions, Legal Services Corporation, Job Search, Related Careers, United States New!
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In paralegal careers, many names are used for people performing similar work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
public sector paralegals, paralegal careers, paralegal training programs, paralegal positions, many paralegals, freelance paralegals, paralegal studies, paralegal jobs, paralegal association, legal assistant, private law firms, organized bar, court administrators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Bar Association, Government Positions, Legal Services Corporation, Job Search, Related Careers, United States New!
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- Opportunities in Paralegal Careers (Opportunities In...Series) by Alice Fins in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries (2000-2001 Edition) by John W. Wright on page 51, and Back Matter
- Adams Cover Letter Almanac and Disk: Disk Package (Adams Almanacs) by Bob Adams Publishers in Back Matter
- Civil Litigation for the Paralegal (Delmar Paralegal Series) by Peggy N. Kerley in Back Matter
- Women in Communications by Alice Fins in Front Matter
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- The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide by Chere B. Estrin in Back Matter
- Paralegal Desk Reference 1E (Paralegal's Desk Reference) by Arco on page 157
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