Business and Management
Paralegal A.A.S./Certificate
Paralegal A.A.S.The paralegal A.A.S. degree program's goals are to train you in:
- Conducting legal research
- Developing trial notebooks and supporting trial work
- Preparing legal documents
- Summarizing depositions
- Writing detailed procedures for law office specialty areas
- Interviewing clients and performing investigative work
- Understanding procedures that involve decision-making
- Performing administrative functions
As a paralegal, you are not admitted to the practice of law. You work under the direct supervision of an attorney
and are a vital part of a legal service team!
The paralegal A.A.S. degree program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Paralegal Certificate
This four-quarter certificate program is intended to be added to a B.A./B.S. degree or
an A.A./A.A.S. degree in legal secretary studies from an accredited institution.
The program builds on the general education you've acquired and quickly propels you
into the study of the law where you learn to perform the vital functions of the
"trained specialist" in the legal process.
As a paralegal, you are not admitted to the practice of law. You work under the direct supervision of an attorney.
The paralegal certificate is approved by the American Bar Association.
Spokane, Seattle, and most Washington State cities and towns will have career
opportunities for legal positions as legal assistants, secretaries, paralegals and
administrative assistants. Salaries range from $7 to $15 or more per hour depending on
responsibilities, firm size, and the student's skills, experience, motivation
attitude and ability to sell herself/himself at the interview.
Paralegal and Legal Nurse graduates do not receive a license to practice law, thus performing
legal work directly for the public or giving legal advice directly to the public constitutes the
unauthorized practice of law.
Questions?
You may visit the Legal Careers page for frequently asked questions.