The Paralegal Profession
A job developer will coordinate practicum placements and permanent positions for students once they graduate. Our goal is that 75% of those who start will complete the program and find permanent employment as paralegals or continue towards an undergraduate degree.
Overview of the Profession
Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government law departments. In these organizations, they may work in many areas of the law, including but not limited to, litigation, personal injury, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, intellectual property, labor law, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and real estate. Within specialties, functions often are broken down further so that paralegals may deal with a specific area. For example, paralegals specializing in labor law may deal exclusively with employee benefits.
The duties of paralegals also differ widely based on the type of organization in which they are employed. Paralegals who work for corporations often assist attorneys with employee contracts, shareholder agreements, stock-option plans, and employee benefit plans. They also may help prepare and file annual financial reports, maintain corporate minute books and resolutions, and secure loans for the corporation. Paralegals often monitor and review government regulations to ensure that the corporation operates within the law.
For more information, please contact:
Wanda Bailey-Green, Director
Center for Community Education
Campolo College, Eastern University | Philadelphia
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone 215-769-3127
Fax 215-848-2651
Email wbaileyg@eastern.edu
Contact Us
Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Eastern University | Philadelphia
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
P: 215-769-3100
F: 215-848-2651
E: change@eastern.edu
