Paralegals traditionally work for law firms.  However, many paralegals are now finding employment in the corporate and public sectors.   In addition, a paralegal can contract his or her services out to numerous attorneys.

Paralegals are valuable in many areas of the law.   Most paralegals find work in personal injury law, family law, debtor/creditor law or estate planning and probate.  However,  some paralegals work in criminal law, corporate law, employment law or environmental law.

Those entering this profession need to possess strong organizational skills, analytical skills, computer skills, interpersonal skill, and communication skills.  Northeastern State University offers a Bachelor of  Science in Criminal Justice/Paralegal Option that sharpens and develops these skills to prepare one for a career as a paralegal.

For more information about this degree or the paralegal profession, please contact Cari Brown in the Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies at ext. 3514.
 
 

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