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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%. Finance and Insurance 3%.

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One in Five Lawyers to Hire Paralegals in the Next Year

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According to Charles Volkert, the senior district President of Robert Half Legal, law firms and corporate legal institutions are hiring more paralegals in an effort to enhance legal services while cutting costs.

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How to Land Your First Paralegal Job Without Experience

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Sure, a formal paralegal program helps, and many community colleges and universities offer certificates or degrees in paralegal studies. Nurturing Your Skills Beyond the Office Have you considered picking up a side project that sharpens your legal writing? But there’s more than just the classroom.