Paralegal AAS and Post-Associate Degree Certificate

  • Research substantive and procedural areas of law utilizing relevant legal materials including statutes, cases and journal articles.
  • Perform basic computer functions necessary for the law office.
  • Describe sources of law including, hierarchy and powers of various state and federal courts.
  • Use legal terminology in various fields of law including family, real estate, or environmental law.
  • Discuss ethical rules or considerations applicable to the legal profession and non-attorney professionals.
  • Prepare correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery or other legal documents for the private and public sectors.