The Pros and Cons of the Paralegal Profession

The paralegals are also called legal assistant. They really have the leisure to work under either court or a lawyer. There job is however very hectic. They have to check what the case is really about. They have to find out whether what are the evidences and what laws are enforced over the case. These all the jobs are a part of case study. The case moves on most of the cases to lawyers only when the legal assistant or the paralegals have done the complete case study and found the case relevant. However the lawyers do have the luxury to interfere in any case study and also over take them if he founds them interesting. The paralegals receive a salary from the lawyers. And if they work under any court then they receive the salary from the government.

Despite of its importance, paralegals do have some pros as well as cons. You will really find them very interesting. I do feel that you must be eagerly waiting to know whether what are the pros and cons of the paralegal profession.

I would like to list some pros as well as some cons related to the paralegal job. At first I would like to discuss some cons. They are as follows:

Cons:

1.The first disadvantage related to paralegals which comes to my mind is the long shift for which you will have to work as a paralegal. You will definitely have to forget the nine to five work schedules which you must have known up till now. You could be asked to work for more than 13 to 14 hours. You must have seen some Hollywood movies in which you would have found the lawyers investigating throughout the day and night. You too as a paralegal have to make sure that you are ready to work for twenty four hours if it is required. This is really a major drawback which keeps you away from the family for long hours.

2.There is no certification with you to investigate like lawyers. This is also a major drawbacks and I too insist you to make sure that you get some paralegal certification with you. If you will not do so then you can lack the requirements to flourish in this field.

Pros:

1.The first advantage which comes to my mind is the salary which you will get. You as a paralegal can earn between$25000 to $55000 p.a. this are really a good amount and this point might motivate you to join this field. You also get an incentive for every extra hour which you devote to the case by the person who is involved in the case.

2.A paralegal can be appointed by the government or private lawyers who too pay a good amount. You can only hope for a better opportunity and in fact the best opportunity because you have so much to choose from.

I do hope that you are inspired and would like to do this job.