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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

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It’s the same with the sailing certification. It’s the same with paralegal certificate programs. A paralegal certificate program can’t teach you how to be a successful paralegal. Ask any of your friends in the finance industry. It taught me what to do when things go wrong on a sailboat.

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Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

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o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o The federal government, finance, and insurance sectors pay the most, with a median income above $84,000 per year. o Employment of paralegals and legal assistants.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

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I want to let her tell you that story because I don’t want you to think that it was her undergraduate degree and all these other high-end certifications that got Melissa to where she is today. She started this new journey with this paralegal career. I had gotten some compliance and privacy certifications by 2019.

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How Failure Can Benefit Your Paralegal Career

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Rebecca Bach is a civil litigation paralegal for Cole Sadkin with an emphasis on business litigation, compliance, and contract work. She has a background in finance and graduated with honors in 2017 from her paralegal certification courses at Harper College.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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Finance and Insurance 3%. Obtaining a legal certification or a degree as a paralegal offers an opportunity to seek a variety of career opportunities. Christine Rekash, RP, is a Criminal Paralegal Specialist with the United States Department of Justice and serves on the Illinois Paralegal Association Board of Directors.

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Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o The federal government, finance, and insurance sectors pay the most, with a median income above $84,000 per year. Consider these findings: o Median annual pay is $51,750, compared with $39,800 for all occupations in the US.

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Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o The federal government, finance, and insurance sectors pay the most, with a median income above $84,000 per year. Consider these findings: o Median annual pay is $51,750, compared with $39,800 for all occupations in the US.

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