So you want to be a Paralegal? HCC is the place for you!

About the program:

The Paralegal Technology curriculum is completely online! All Paralegal Technology courses are taught online by licensed North Carolina Attorneys!

The program is a 3 Year Associate in Applied Science Program.

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.

Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics, and computer utilization.

Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management.

Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.

The Program has recently been certified by North Carolina State Bar, ensuring that HCC Graduates in the Paralegal Program can sit for the Certification Exam and become Certified Paralegals!

What can I do with a degree in Paralegal Technology?

While lawyers assume responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. In fact, paralegals – also called legal assistants - continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers!

Paralegal Technology Curriculum and Course Requirements
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For more information, contact:

Natalie C. Watson, Attorney at Law
watsonn@halifaxcc.edu
(252)536-6382