Paralegal
Help lawyers with research and case management
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Trabajos a los que lleva
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Litigation Support Specialist
- Contract Administrator
Antes de empezar
- ✓ High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓ Strong writing skills
15 misiones hasta Paralegal
3 mundos, 15 misiones. Toca cualquier círculo para abrirlo; el que brilla es el siguiente.
Enroll in a paralegal program.
Get certified if you want, then start applying.
Pick a specialty and keep learning.
Más sobre esta carrera
Sobre el trabajo, el salario donde vives, preguntas frecuentes y a dónde puede llevarte esta carrera después.
Sobre el trabajo
Qué harías
- Investigar los hechos y el derecho aplicable a los casos con registros públicos y otras fuentes
- Preparar, editar y revisar documentos legales como escritos, alegatos, testamentos y contratos
- Preparar declaraciones juradas y cartas legales y mantener ordenados los expedientes
- Preparar juicios, por ejemplo organizando las pruebas documentales
- Reunirse con clientes y otros profesionales para tratar los detalles del caso
Dónde trabajarías
- Despachos de servicios jurídicos (cerca del 75% de los paralegales de EE. UU.)
- Gobierno local
- Gobierno federal
- Gobierno estatal
- Empresas financieras y de seguros
Caminos posibles
- Quiebras
- Propiedad intelectual
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Education 5 pasos
Evaluate certificate programs vs. associate or bachelor's degrees based on your current education level.
Evaluate certificate programs vs. associate or bachelor's degrees based on your current education level.
Abrir este paso ↑Select an ABA-approved paralegal program, as many top law firms require this for competitive positions.
Select an ABA-approved paralegal program, as many top law firms require this for competitive positions.
Abrir este paso ↑Take foundational courses in legal research (LexisNexis/Westlaw), legal writing, civil procedure, and legal ethics.
Take foundational courses in legal research (LexisNexis/Westlaw), legal writing, civil procedure, and legal ethics.
Abrir este paso ↑Familiarize yourself with legal database software and document management systems used in modern firms.
Familiarize yourself with legal database software and document management systems used in modern firms.
Abrir este paso ↑Secure and complete an internship at a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal aid clinic to gain practical experience.
Secure and complete an internship at a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal aid clinic to gain practical experience.
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Certification & Job Hunt 5 pasos
Study for and obtain a national certification such as the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or NFPA CORE credential.
Study for and obtain a national certification such as the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or NFPA CORE credential.
Abrir este paso ↑Tailor your resume to aggressively highlight your specific legal research, drafting, and organizational skills.
Tailor your resume to aggressively highlight your specific legal research, drafting, and organizational skills.
Abrir este paso ↑Build a portfolio of writing samples, such as redacted legal memos or case briefs from your coursework.
Build a portfolio of writing samples, such as redacted legal memos or case briefs from your coursework.
Abrir este paso ↑Apply to law firms, corporate in-house legal departments, and government agencies via specialized job boards.
Apply to law firms, corporate in-house legal departments, and government agencies via specialized job boards.
Abrir este paso ↑Join local paralegal and bar associations to network with practicing legal professionals.
Join local paralegal and bar associations to network with practicing legal professionals.
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Specialize & Advance 5 pasos
Select a legal specialty (e.g., litigation, corporate law, immigration, IP) to increase your market value and expertise.
Select a legal specialty (e.g., litigation, corporate law, immigration, IP) to increase your market value and expertise.
Abrir este paso ↑Attend continuing legal education (CLE) seminars to stay updated on changes in the law and new legal technologies.
Attend continuing legal education (CLE) seminars to stay updated on changes in the law and new legal technologies.
Abrir este paso ↑Take on more complex drafting assignments to build trust with the attorneys you support.
Take on more complex drafting assignments to build trust with the attorneys you support.
Abrir este paso ↑Pursue promotions toward becoming a senior paralegal, legal project manager, or legal operations professional.
Pursue promotions toward becoming a senior paralegal, legal project manager, or legal operations professional.
Abrir este paso ↑Evaluate whether transitioning into law school makes sense for your long-term career goals.
Evaluate whether transitioning into law school makes sense for your long-term career goals.
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Paralegal
Respuestas claras sobre salarios, duración y metodología.
¿Cuánto se tarda en ser Paralegal?
Esta ruta estima 6 months – 2 years. Tiene 3 fases y 15 pasos, desde «Education» hasta «Specialize & Advance».
¿Cómo llego a ser Paralegal?
Sigue las 3 fases en orden, empezando por la fase 1, «Education». Tu primera tarea: Evaluate certificate programs vs. associate or bachelor's degrees based on your current education level.
¿Cuánto gana un Paralegal?
El sueldo depende del país. El recuadro de salario de esta página muestra la estimación de DraftMyCareer, en moneda local, para el país elegido en el menú.
¿Qué necesito antes de empezar?
Esta ruta indica: High school diploma or equivalent; Strong writing skills.
¿Qué habilidades necesita un Paralegal?
Esta ruta cubre: Legal research, Writing, Document preparation, Attention to detail, Organization, Legal terminology.