Becoming a paralegal has many different aspects to it that many do not know about. Paralegals have to be more worried about Unauthorized Practice of Law or UPL then a lawyer in my opinion. There are so many things that a Paralegal can get in trouble for because it is out of their scope of practice. Paralegals are there to help assist attorneys whenever they are needed. Is answering a simple yes or no question considered UPL? Is telling someone they have a case considered UPL? We will look more in
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Why I Want to Be a Paralegal When first accepted to college‚ I was a theatre major with emphasis in performance and research. After one year of that major I realized that I did not have the personality type to be on a constant look out for small jobs. I also did not want to be moving constantly. I had a vague idea of applying to law school if theatre didn’t go anywhere for me. After much thought‚ I realized that law school was what I really wanted to do with my life. From an early age I was greatly
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Being a paralegal is a demanding yet rewarding job. It requires quick thinking‚ good typing skills‚ and good listening skills. Being a paralegal has many responsibilities that many other people rely on. Here are some of the job responsibilities of a paralegal. Responsibilities of a Corporate Paralegal Many paralegals are employed by corporations. These corporations need paralegals in order to help assist attorneys in creating employee contracts. They also help with benefit plans for their employees
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Navy Paralegal: Customer Service and the Law Navy Paralegal: Customer Service and the Law The law and its ever-changing characteristics intrigued me at a very early age. Growing up‚ I wanted to be a lawyer. My goal of becoming a lawyer was a bit impractical due to my procrastination after high school graduation and because of my past financial situation. Not knowing what to do then‚ led me to join the Navy. The Navy afforded me the opportunity to go to school while working and it also
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my future of becoming a paralegal. I’ve had the honor of working in a law office and gaining more interest in the profession and even more knowledge of it. In fact‚ “The Central Florida Paralegal Association (CEPA) was founded in 1938 to serve paralegals through continuing legal education and professional development” according to an article on paralegal411.org. It seems to me that paralegals are very much needed and have clearly been around for quite some time. Speaking of paralegals being much needed
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Is a Paralegal Associate’s Degree Worth it? A paralegal associate’s degree is an excellent academic investment for anyone interested in a legal career. However‚ this degree will mainly be useful for obtaining an entry-level position. Being a Paralegal Most paralegals obtain their associate’s degree from a local community college. Some obtain popular certifications while others go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree. However‚ bachelor and master degree programs for paralegals are very limited. A paralegal’s
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Law essay-Legal Rights and Responsibilities This essay seeks to examine how and why legal rights and responsibilities are regulated in different ways over the course of an individual’s life. It will take you on a journey to look at the various stages of life and illustrate the ways a life is regulated both with criminal and civil liability. As a baby grows up through childhood into adolescence‚ they are increasingly able to appreciate the consequences of their actions. Teenagers explore their
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Heather Proper Contract Law 07/24/2014 To further develop your skill in identifying and defining the characteristics of offer and acceptance‚ complete the assignment below. Write out the answers to Review Questions 1 through 10 on page 24 of your textbook 1. Define the concepts of precedent and stare decisis. Precedent is prior decisions of the same court or a higher court that a judge must follow. Stare decisis “ Stand by the thing decided” Related to the concept of precedent; Rule that
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PARALEGALS AND THE OBSTACLES THEY FACE: HOW TO CHANGE THE ROLE OF THE PARALEGAL IN THE LAW FIELD. In today’s legal world‚ the paralegal profession has faced many ethical and professional issues such as: computers‚ research‚ billing‚ confidentiality and professional status. The paralegals play a major role in many attorney offices and are valuable asset. The diverse role of a paralegal in today’s society includes many jobs and responsibilities. Knowledge of research is an important aspect of
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When I first thought about becoming a paralegal‚ I was in high school reading my civics book. I had also just become interested in John Grisham novels‚ which‚ granted‚ don’t truly represent the legal field in the most correct light‚ but they are legal thrillers nonetheless. For some reason the combination of these two things made me think about pursuing a career in the legal field. I knew for certain that I did not want to go to law school‚ since I am not really a classroom-oriented person. So
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