律师助理- A.A.S. 学位/证书
Start Y我们的 Career as a 律师助理 at 阿尔文 Community College
Would you like to pursue a career that is both interesting and challenging? 如果是这样, a career as a 律师助理 may be for you. A 律师助理 plays an important role in the 法律办公室. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals perform a wide variety of tasks in the 法律办公室.
A successful paralegal must be:
- 注重细节的
- 精通电脑
- 高度有组织的
- An effective written and oral communicator
- Good at multi-tasking
- 专业
- 良好的团队合作精神
If you possess these skills and traits along with the desire to learn about the legal system, a career as a paralegal may be right for you.
Career Opportunities
律师助理s are employed in all types of organizations including:
- 律师事务所
- 公司
- 银行
- insurance companies
- federal, state, and local governments
- legal aid organizations
Litigation, personal injury, corporate, criminal, and family law practices are just some of the areas where a 律师助理 can find employment.
The need for paralegals has expanded greatly with population increases and the growing demand for legal services. According to the U.S. Labor statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The average salary for a paralegal in the Houston metro area is over $61,000. 看到你.S. 部门. of Labor Occupational Outlook for 律师助理s.
For more information on paralegal career opportunities, please visit 职业教练 where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a 的简历.
职业生涯数据
我将学习什么?
By enrolling in ACC’s 律师助理学位 program you will learn legal terminology, how to conduct research and perform investigations, document drafting, litigation, and computer and organizational skills. 我们专注于 providing you with the education and skills that employers are looking for. 阿尔文 Community College offers an excellent education while keeping the tuition costs far less expensive than online schools, for-profit schools, and universities. 我们的课程 are offered online as well as traditional face to face classes.
If you would like to obtain a paralegal education and enter the job market as quickly 尽可能，我们的 律师助理 证书 program is the perfect option. It also a great choice if you already have an associate or bachelor's degree, from an accredited college, in a different field of study.
Curriculum Guide - 律师助理- A.A.S. 学位/证书
Approximate yearly costs for the A.A.S. 学位 program are $4,200 for in-district students and $6,969 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
Yearly costs for the 证书 program are approximately $3,200 for in-district students and $5,271 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit 我们的 学费和杂费 section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit 我们的 金融援助 section.
*阿尔文 Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
大学 & 职业生涯路径
律师助理 is part of 我们的 法律,政府 & Public Service Career Pathway. 单击 box below to see other programs that may interest you.