How Do You Become A Patent Paralegal?
If you are interested in legal work, but not in devoting years to law school, a paralegal career may be right for you. As a paralegal you will work under the direct supervision of an attorney. In other words, you will assist the attorney in all legal matters. However, as a paralegal you can not offer clients legal advice or represent them in court. A paralegal may work in many different areas of law including but not limited to, family law, corporate law, business law etc. This article will concentrate on patent law. Patent law is a very lucrative field, and patent paralegals are some of the highest paid in the industry, with salaries ranging anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000 + annually. Here is how to become a patent paralegal. Step 1 EDUCATION Once you have made a decision to pursue a career as a paralegal you must enroll in an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited paralegal program. To find an accredited paralegal program in visit the American Bar Association website, (link provi
