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Paralegal Studies
School of Business and Information Systems
Majors at Southwestern College:
Paralegal Studies
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. They conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Fifty percent of firms surveyed require an Associate Degree. Thirty-one percent require a high school diploma. Nineteen percent require a Bachelor Degree. Many (50%) require additional education attained in a paralegal program.
Salary Information
Employment Outlook
For California, the growth/change rate for careers in Paralegal Assistants will be about 23 percent, with a net change of about 5,700 openings.
Related Occupations
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School of Business and Information Systems
Majors at Southwestern College:
Paralegal Studies
Search for Paralegal Studies classes
Paralegals and Legal Assistants assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. They conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Fifty percent of firms surveyed require an Associate Degree. Thirty-one percent require a high school diploma. Nineteen percent require a Bachelor Degree. Many (50%) require additional education attained in a paralegal program.
Salary Information
| Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| $16.32 | $25.16 | $29.58 |
Employment Outlook
For California, the growth/change rate for careers in Paralegal Assistants will be about 23 percent, with a net change of about 5,700 openings.
Related Occupations
- Court Clerks
- Judges and Hearing Officers
- Lawyers
- Legal Secretaries
- Title Examiners and Searchers
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