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Paralegal Training Programs

Are you seeking Paralegal online certificate programs or other Paralegal training programs? Then you've come to the right place!

Legal Training Center offers comprehensive Paralegal training programs designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the Paralegal profession. Ideal for both relative newcomers and experienced Paralegals, you’ll find numerous Paralegal online certificate programs, self-study Paralegal programs, Paralegal training DVDs, and information for online schools of Paralegal studies.

Paralegal Definition

The American Bar Association (ABA) defines a Paralegal as:

A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

It should be noted that the terms "legal assistant" and "paralegal" are, in practice, used interchangeably.

Responsibilities

Paralegals’ responsibilities vary depending upon the type and size of organization for whom they work. Duties may include maintaining client files, drafting correspondence, performing factual research, monitoring deadlines, drafting, investigation and analyzing documents, and acting as liaison with clients and others.

Paralegal Training and Certification

To enter the paralegal profession, law firms / legal departments want to see that a candidate has education and experience. In the absence of practical legal experience such as an office support clerk or legal secretary, candidates will not receive consideration without the completion of a Paralegal training program. This education can be sought from a local university, online schools of Paralegal studies, or self-study programs that typically include Paralegal training DVDs.

Candidates should strongly consider a Paralegal certificate program as well, which can be accomplished through a Paralegal online certificate program or self-study program. Some popular Paralegal certification programs include:

Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE)
Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
Professional Paralegal (PP)

Job Opportunities

Paralegals are needed in a variety of law-related capacities and play a vital role as they improve the overall efficiency and economy of operations. As such, many opportunities in both the private and public sectors exist for those who wish to become a Paralegal. Private sector opportunities include:

Private law firms
Corporate legal departments
Insurance companies
Estate and trust departments of large banks
Hospitals and health care organizations
Real estate and title insurance companies
professional trade associations

Public sector opportunities include:

Community legal services programs
Consumer organizations
Offices of public defenders
Prosecutors and attorneys general
City attorneys
State and federal government agencies
The judicial system

Enjoy a successful Paralegal career when you invest in one of our Paralegal training programs now...

Recommended Courses & Available Training Options

Legal Training Center offers Paralegal training programs to meet your career needs. And to fit your busy schedule, we offer several formats in our online schools of Paralegal studies including self-study Paralegal training programs, Paralegal training DVDs, and Paralegal online certificate programs.

So whether you are experienced or are entering the Paralegal profession, our training can help!

Simply select one of the recommended courses below, or search under "Professional Development" in the search box thereafter for "Paralegal".

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