Paralegals
Are you interested in law but not sure about making the educational commitment to become a lawyer? Do you love research? Then a job as a paralegal or legal assistant is for you. These professionals are indispensable to lawyers as they often do much of the preparatory work for lawyers as they get ready for cases. This includes researching laws and legal articles, and checking the facts of cases. They also help lawyers keep their case documents organized.
As law firms try to keep down costs, paralegals are assuming many of the tasks that lawyers once did themselves. Because of this demand for paralegals is on the rise. People in this occupation earn between $33,920 and $54,690 on average.
If you are interested in pursuing the paralegal profession, then you should consider earning a two year degree in paralegal studies. If you already have a college degree, another option is getting a paralegal certificate.
To learn more about your options and to get matched to a school, fill out our College Matching Tool.
This career best matches up with the following personality traits: One must have the ability to focus on details (Sensor), work behind the scenes (Introvert), and be organized (Sensor, Judger).
Lawyers, Law Clerks, Court Reporters