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CAREER PATH
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Paralegals, or legal assistants, support lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. In larger organizations, they don't typically handle a case from beginning to end; rather, they work on a particular phase. For instance, litigation paralegals assist with trials through organizing document binders, creating exhibit lists, or drafting settlement agreements (My Blueprint, 2026).
Paralegals work in a variety of settings, including law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Most of their work is conducted in offices and law libraries, but they may occasionally travel to gather information. Paralegals doing shift work generally cover 8 hours (My Blueprint, 2026).