Careers as a Paralegal and Legal Assistant
| AUTHOR | Prentzas, G. S. |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Young Adult (12/30/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
The American Bar Association defines a paralegal, or legal assistant, as a person who is employed "by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." Teens learn that a paralegal can specialize in distinct fields, including corporate law, criminal law, and environmental law. They investigate this faced-paced career, and understand the facets of the legal services industry. Besides outlining education requirements and training programs, this accessible volume covers professional responsibilities, ethic codes, kinds of employers, job searches, resume building, and work environments.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781477717905
ISBN-10:
1477717900
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
80
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.50 x 0.40 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
0.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Law | Legal Profession
Grade Level:
7th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
340.023
Library of Congress Control Number:
2013012399
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The American Bar Association defines a paralegal, or legal assistant, as a person who is employed "by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." Teens learn that a paralegal can specialize in distinct fields, including corporate law, criminal law, and environmental law. They investigate this faced-paced career, and understand the facets of the legal services industry. Besides outlining education requirements and training programs, this accessible volume covers professional responsibilities, ethic codes, kinds of employers, job searches, resume building, and work environments.
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