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The paralegal profession is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals is expected to grow at a rate much faster than the average for all occupations.
Paralegals assume much of the work once considered the sole province of attorneys --- work that requires discretion, independent judgment, strong writing ability, and an analytic approach to organizing and reviewing material. Working under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals:
- interview clients and witnesses
- conduct case and statute research
- draft interrogatories and prepare pleadings
- review deposition and trial transcripts
- organize case materials
- organize and manage the work of others within the workplace
- conduct business with attorneys, government officials and agencies, police and the courts
- prepare briefs, motions, complaints, wills, leases, corporation formations, contracts, etc.
Paralegals may not provide legal service directly to the public except as permitted by law.
Students who earn a Paralegal Certificate can gain employment with law firms and public agencies, or in the legal departments of corporations, banks and insurance companies.
There are five required courses in this certificate program:
- Paralegal Research
- Paralegal Jurisprudence
- Paralegal Litigation
- Paralegal Management
- Paralegal Career
Paralegal, lawyer’s assistant, legal technician—they are all interchangeable titles used to describe individuals who work with attorneys and other professionals in the field of law. It’s a challenging career for those interested in doing research, drafting and managing court documents, investigating facts and performing other important tasks in today’s legal profession. Information about the next Virtual Paralegal Opportunities Seminar is available by clicking the link below.
Interested students must begin with a free virtual orientation seminar at this LINK .
To speak with a program adviser, please call (708) 456-0300 x3500 or email askCE@triton.edu
Students may not sign up for more than one class without the express permission of the instructor.
Cost: $195 for each on-line class
Prerequisite: GED or High School Diploma
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