Group E Productions Presents

Legal ED : Paralegals & the Profession

* A History of the Profession*An Overview of the Profession*What to expect as a Paralegal*Educational Groups for Paralegals

History of Paralegals

*Relatively new field*Began in 1960s*Established itself in 1970s

JOB GROWTH

* Considerable Growth through 2008

* Provides job security

Paralegals Niche in Law Firm* Research the law* Draft court papers* Track files & keep ready for attorney* Investigate facts of the case

Tasks Not Performed By The Paralegal * Give Legal Advice* Deciding what to charge* Present cases in court

Critical Skills* Computer knowledge* Organization* Confidentiality* Communication Skills

Other Avenues for Paralegals* Corporate legal departments* Banks* Trust, Title, Loan Companies* Government Offices* Free Lance

Associations for Paralegals

*ABA American Bar Association*NALA National Association of Legal Assistance*NFPA National Federation of Paralegal Association*AAFPA The American Association for Paralegal Education*The Arkansas Association of Legal Assistants

Consider an Education with Options Consider a Career as a Paralegal