Paralegal

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  1. paralegal
    a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
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  2. litigator
    (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
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  3. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have a medium level of social contact.
  4. baccalaureate
    an academic degree on completion of undergraduate studies
    This includes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses if they are available in your school.
  5. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
    They may appraise and inventory property for estate planning, or manage real estate sales.
  6. sidebar
    a short, boxed section of text accompanying the main text
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  7. probate
    act or process of proving that a will was properly executed
    Above average


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  8. real property
    property consisting of houses and land
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  9. briefs
    short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  10. analytical
    using or skilled in using reasoning
    Above average


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  11. summation
    calculating the total of two or more numbers
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  12. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
    Paralegals research and analyze legal data to find support for cases.
  13. acrobat
    an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility
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  14. downturn
    a worsening of business or economic activity
    However, during economic downturns, some legal services may increase.
  15. clerical
    appropriate for or engaged in office work
    Clerical: Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information.
  16. litigation
    a legal proceeding in a court
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  17. jurisprudence
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
    Law, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures, and the political process.
  18. judicial
    expressing careful judgment
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  19. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
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  20. saga
    a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
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  21. enterprising
    marked by initiative and readiness to undertake new projects
    Have enterprising interests.
  22. attained
    achieved or reached
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  23. draft
    a current of air
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  24. bate
    moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
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  25. emerging
    coming into existence
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  26. vary
    become different in some particular way
    Wages & Outlook
    Wages

    Wages vary by the paralegal's education, training, and experience.
  27. excel
    distinguish oneself
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  28. medium
    the surrounding environment
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have a medium level of social contact.
  29. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
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  30. attain
    gain with effort
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    Paralegal Studies
    Pre-Law
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  31. query
    an instance of questioning
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  32. strategic
    relating to an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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  33. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
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    Many employers prefer applicants who have completed a formal training program.
  34. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    They may answer questions about legal issues at civil hearings.
  35. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
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  36. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    Perceive and Visualize
    Identify a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in distracting material.
  37. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
    It is not as important, but still necessary, for people in this career to be able to:
    Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  38. Wilson
    American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)
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  39. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
    Communicate with both parties involved in a case and help them try to solve their dispute.
Created on Wed Jun 23 01:25:43 EDT 2010 (updated Wed Jun 23 01:28:22 EDT 2010)

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