What Is a Paralegal?

Paralegals (or legal assistants) help lawyers by performing many professional duties. They are responsible for a significant amount of legal work.

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What's It Like to Be a Paralegal?

Each day at work, a paralegal must perform duties while maintaining ethical behavior.

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Can I Make a Living as a Paralegal?

A 2003 survey by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) provides a profile of the average paralegal, based on data collected from its members. At that time, the typical paralegal was a 40-year-old white female with a bachelor’s degree. She had completed an ABA-approved course of paralegal studies. She had been employed by a law firm for over 7 years and made a salary of more than $44,000 annually.

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