Paralegal Career

Paralegals, also known as legal assistants, assist in trial preparations, investigate facts, prepare documents such as affidavits and pleadings, and, in general, do work cus­tomarily performed by lawyers. Approximately 224,000 paralegals and legal assistants work in law firms, busi­nesses, and government agencies all over the United States; the majority work with lawyers and legislators. Paralegal