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Paralegal

A paralegal is a valuable part of a legal team who has a broad understanding of the law and legal issues but is not a licenced attorney

Paralegals are responsible for a wide range of administrative and legal tasks They are frequently associate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and work with solicitors, barristers, and/or chartered legal executives (CILEx) Many paralegals would be pleased in a career with minimal stress, a decent work-life balance, and great opportunities to advance, get promoted, and earn a higher compensation

Paralegal

Career Opportunities

Law specialties for paralegals to consider are Corporate paralegal, Estate planning and probate paralegal, Family law paralegal, Government paralegal, Immigration paralegal, Intellectual property paralegal, Litigation paralegal, and Real estate paralegal.

Future prospects

There is a high demand for paralegals! You can advance your career by entering the ever-growing paralegal market. The number of positions for paralegals and legal assistants is predicted to increase by 10% between 2019 and 2029, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Japan, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland have the highest paralegal (legal assistant) salaries.

Average compensation

Average salary for a Paralegal in India is 4.8 Lakhs per year (40.0k INR per month). The national average salary for a Paralegal is $51,166 in United States.

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