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How To Choose a Legal Career

Throughout the life of a typical American, many important decisions must be made. One of these big decisions involves what type of career to pursue. With so many options in the modern era, it can be difficult to choose which type of career is best for you. If you are someone who enjoys problem-solving, intellectual… Read more »

Are Paralegals Entitled to Overtime Pay?

Good question! The answer is: it depends. The FSLA (Fair Labor Standards Act) is relevant to this issue, as we discuss below. Section 13(a)(1) of the FSLA provides that certain employees are exempt from overtime if employed in bona fide executive, administrative, or a professional capacity. The administrative exemption requires the primary employment to be… Read more »

Choosing Your Path as a Paralegal

Paralegals, much like attorneys, can specialize in a variety of specialties within the law world. The law is divided into different parts, with some of it applying to people in business and other parts to people’s personal lives. For paralegals-in-training, it might be a good idea to try and specialize in a specific area of… Read more »

Beyond Brockovich: A Day in the Life of a Paralegal

You won’t always feel like Erin Brockovich (played by the timeless Julia Roberts): strutting into the office, bringing justice to hundreds, and dramatically seizing the multi-million dollar settlement from the mouth of the evil corporation, all while rocking five-inch stilettos. The day to day job duties of a paralegal can be very rewarding but might… Read more »

Paralegal Careers: Top 6 Best Jobs for Paralegals

If you are interested in law, but don’t want to spend several years in school, consider a Paralegal career. Skilled Paralegals who possess an ABA-approved Paralegal degree are in high demand because busy lawyers are in need of someone who can take on part of their ever-expanding workload. There are many different career options within… Read more »

7 Reasons to Become a Paralegal

If you’re trying to figure out if a career as a paralegal is right for you, or you want to learn how to become a paralegal, this detailed guide will help you get started.  Be sure to read the full article to get a better understanding of the profession.  If you would rather speak with… Read more »

How to Become a Paralegal

The Need for Paralegals In modern day America, the culture often perpetuates a legalistic society in which citizens must go through the judicial system of law set up by both the U.S. Constitution and individual state constitutions. Because of this, you might think that one of the most steadily growing fields in the United States… Read more »

How to Become a Paralegal (Infographic)

Paralegal Career Facts: Paralegal Salary, Expected Job Growth, and Job Duties Skilled Paralegals are in high-demand as attorneys look for ways to reduce their ever-increasing workloads. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of Paralegal jobs is expected to increase 18% between 2010 and 2020. If you’re considering a Paralegal career, it’s best… Read more »