Texas Sees Growing Paralegal Demand
June 09, 2009
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Interest in paralegal jobs has grown over the last few years in the Texas, with a broader and more diverse workforce entering the field, according to an article in the Fort Worth Business Press.
"I can tell you personally, as an instructor, that I do see an increase in people going into the field," said Donna Patterson, a paralegal with Cantey Hanger LLP and a paralegal studies instructor at the University of Texas at Arlington. "There are more men now than ever in the paralegal field, it's a great career opportunity."
There is increasing demand for freelance paralegals as well, according to the article. Monty Mays, the head of the Forth Worth Paralegal Association and a freelance paralegal, describes the freelance situation as "feast or famine", work is less steady than if connected to a law office, but he says he finds the job more satisfying in the end.
A paralegal's job is to assist attorneys, which often involves a great deal of research on current case law or opposing parties. A good paralegal is organized and efficient and must understand the basics of the law. If you think you have these qualities, perhaps you should look into getting a paralegal degree.
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