What are the job requirements for working as a paralegal?
Employers’ requirements vary widely. Some require a post-degree paralegal certificate in addition to a four-year college degree, others may accept a two-year associates’ degree, and still others may not require any formal paralegal education as long as the individual has law office experience or is willing to be trained on the job. Frequently employers seek a paralegal with a combination of formal paralegal coursework at a college or university plus paralegal experience in a law office. Strong communication and analytical abilities, plus skill in using technology applications that are common in law offices (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and legal research technology such as Westlaw) are usually preferred and may be required.
