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Careers As a Paralegal and Legal Assistant by
The American Bar Association defines a paralegal, or legal assistant, as a person who is employed "by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work. Besides outlining education requirements and training programs, this accessible volume covers professional responsibilities, ethic codes, kinds of employers, job searches, resume building, and work environments.
Careers in Law, Criminal Justice and Emergency Services by
Written for high school and undergraduate students, this series will help students explore their futures, and set goals in these exciting fields. This title examines 20 occupations in law and criminology. Careers covered in the text include Courts & Court Administration Judge & Attorney Law Enforcement & Investigation Corporate Security Computer Security Corrections Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including: Overview: Sphere of Work A Day in the Life Work Environment: Physical, Human, Technological Education & Training: Schooling, Licensing, Adult Job Seekers Earnings & Advancement Areas with the Highest Employment Levels Employment Outlook Associations & Business Contacts to Jumpstart Networking Plus... Famous Firsts, Occupation Specialties, Skills & Abilities, Fun Facts Conversations with Real Professionals, including "What I Wish I Had Known"
Careers in the Legal Profession by
New regulations, advances in technology, and the increasing caseloads in courts across the United States are driving the demand for a growing number of legal professionals. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at legal profession jobs ranging from paralegals to court interpreters to jury consultants.
Real-resumes for Legal and Paralegal Jobs by
Editor Anne McKinneyReviews and ExcerptsThis book shows samples of resumes and cover letters that worked for real people in the legal and paralegal field. Newcomers to the field will learn how to show off their potential and skills to best advantage, and experienced professionals will find help in advancing in the industry. Attorneys, paralegals, and other industry professionals often change fields, too, and the book includes resumes of individuals who have successfully transitioned into other areas. A bonus of the book is that it shows samples of paperwork involved in obtaining federal government positions; for example, the book includes samples of the KSAs as well as the resumix often required to apply for federal positions.Distinguished by its highly readable samples. - Library Journal1-885288-38-7
Alexander Street has a series of videos that are beneficial for those going into the paralegal field. There are seven short videos in this series.
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