Paralegal

As a paralegal you could:

• research and draft legal documents
•  handle a caseload of clients and give them legal information
•  manage data and confidential client information
•  interview clients and witnesses
•  go to court

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to read English
• excellent verbal communication skills
• excellent written communication skills
• administration skills
• the ability to work well with others
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

With further study, you could qualify as a legal executive or solicitor.

You could become self-employed or set up your own paralegal practice.