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A paralegal career is a good fit for those interested in grammar, legal terminology, typing, listening, analyzing data, researching, writing documents, and continual learning. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for paralegals and legal assistants was $46,680 a year in 2010. Paralegals are employed in various organizations, such as Law firms, Corporate legal departments and Government agencies. Organizations need specialized employees to help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. These employees perform a variety of tasks from conducting legal research to drafting documents. Since these invaluable employees are needed to keep legal costs down, the growth outlook is this field is good.

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