A
career
as
a
Paralegal
is
ideal
for
an
aspiring
professional
who
enjoys
the
legal
profession
but
lacks
the
means
or
the
interest
in
pursuing
a
law
degree.
As
a
trained
Paralegal,
you'll
provide
courtroom
assistance
for
attorneys;
legal
transcription;
the
drafting
of
legal
contracts,
trusts,
mortgages
and
other
legal
documents;
legal
research,
and
office
adminstration.
You
may
also
be
charged
with
investigating
legal
cases,
notifying
and
locating
potential
witnesses,
and
obtaining
affadavits.
According
to
the
most
recent
available
salary
data,
a
trained
Paralegal
can
expect
to
earn
a
median
annual
income
of
approximately
$40,000.
