Introduction - Paralegal
The Paralegal curriculum at San Jacinto College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work under the general direction of attorneys to assist them in the completion of legal tasks. The program provides knowledge and skills for employment in law firms, courts, utility companies, title companies, trusts and mortgage departments of banks, government agencies, industrial companies, and other legal departments. A paralegal may not provide legal services directly to the public unless specifically authorized by law.
- Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Granted “Exemplary” status by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
What does a Paralegal do?
The attorney delegates duties to the Paralegal. These duties will depend on the individual's abilities, specialties, and employment. Generally, those duties will include one, or more, of the following categories:
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct legal investigation
- Perform legal research
- Prepare legal documents
- Assist in trial preparation
- Calendar and track deadlines
- Organize and maintain files
- Use computers and technology.
Accreditations and Membership
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE)
- Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association (HMPA)
- Houston Paralegal Association (HPA)
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