Careers As a Paralegal and Legal Assistant (Essential Careers)

Prentzas, G. S.

ISBN 10: 1477717900 ISBN 13: 9781477717905

Publisher: Rosen Pub Group, 2013

Synopsis

The American Bar Association defines a paralegal, or legal assistant, as "a person . . . who is employed . . . by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." Teens learn that a paralegal can specialize in distinct fields, including corporate law, criminal law, and environmental law. They investigate this faced-paced career, and understand the facets of the legal services industry. Besides outlining education requirements and training programs, this accessible volume covers professional responsibilities, ethic codes, kinds of employers, job searches, resume building, and work environments.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1477717900
• ISBN 13: 9781477717905
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 80