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Paralegal Studies Career Opportunities
ABA Approved Associate of Arts Degree (60 weeks / 105 units)Career Preparations & Opportunities
Careers available for paralegals are growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is one of the fastest-growing careers of the decade.
The job duties and functions of a paralegal vary from law firm to law firm, and from student to student. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of an attorney; however, they are able to lighten attorney case loads by taking on some of the legal work themselves. Legal research and writing are two of the most common tasks a paralegal with a degree will perform. Paralegals are frequently responsible for case management and organization; court filing or trial exhibit preparation; and drafting mortgage documents, divorce papers, and many other types of legal documents.
Fremont College offers general education classes as part of the Paralegal Studies Degree; this component of the paralegal education helps students to prepare for a law-oriented career. Very strong communication, organization, and English writing and grammar skills are necessary for success in the legal field. Fremont helps students gain proficiency in these general education areas and aids students in becoming successful researchers, technologists and collaborators in the workplace.
Fremont’s English course helps Paralegal Studies students to make immediate contributions in their new law careers. Students gain proficiency in computer applications, business theory and application, finance, math, and critical thinking. Upon program completion, students will be prepared to seek Paralegal careers in California including Los Angeles, Orange County, Cerritos, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and other locations.