Paralegals and Legal Assistants
US
Interested
Overview
Q&A
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About This Role
Paralegals and legal assistants assist lawyers by preparing legal documents, investigating facts in a case, and researching past cases. This role involves research and comprehensive legal knowledge.
Q&A
How do I present myself to law recruiters in a manner that will get me hired?
I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...
Politics
Law
Career Fair
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
2 answers
Has anyone here majored in Psychology and worked as a paralegal? What skills did you learn in college that helped you get that job/do well in this area of work?
I think that having a wider perspective on how everyone sees the world differently was really dynamic for me. Recognizing that people with mental illnesses need help and that the firm I worked at serves to offer that guidance at a friendly convenient location is really cool.
Career Progression
Psychology
College Major
Paralegal
1 answers
What skills did you develop in college that helped you succeed as a legal assistant/paralegal down the line?
The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.
Career Progression
English
College Major
Skillset
Law
International Studies/Comparative Politics
Paralegal
History
4 answers
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Top Majors Interested In This Role
Political Science & Government
3.99%
Economics
1.38%
Criminal Justice/Criminology
1.31%
Law
1.31%
Finance & Financial Management
1.02%
base
USD
YEAR
41600
27040
34000
46000
52000
Salary
$41,600
per year
National averages based on real new grad salaries
$27k
Low
$52k
High
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