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Paralegal Job Description & Salary

By Jeannie Knudson

Paralegals, or legal assistants, are employed by businesses, attorneys and the government to perform a wide range of legal duties. The job market for certified paralegals is expected to grow as more assistants are needed to take on greater case loads, and potential employers look for ways to save money by offering jobs to paralegals that were once performed by lawyers. Paralegals usually work...

Steps to Becoming a Specialized Registered Nurse

By Stacy Herlihy

Nurses have varied duties. A nurse might instruct a patient on the proper use of diabetic medications, help her figure out the best way to provide breast milk for her newborn baby or place an IV to administer medications. Nurses work in many places. Such places might include a hospital, nursing home, school or temporary medical facility to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster. In order...

What Are Paralegal Duties?

By Brandy Burgess

Paralegals are individuals who assist lawyers in the delivery of legal services. Although paralegals can not give legal advice, they do have a variety of other important duties to do. The concept of paralegals, or legal assistants, began in the 1960's when law firms were looking for more efficient ways to deliver legal services. Greater public awareness came into play about legal remedies,...