According to the US Department of Labor’s 2008-2009 Occupational Handbook, the outlook for paralegal and legal assistant jobs is bright.  With the growth in the legal industry expected to expand over the next 10 years, and the need for paralegals will grow as well.  Good training will be necessary to get the best jobs, though.

According to the Occupational Handbook, "In addition to new jobs created by employment growth, more job openings will arise as people leave the occupation. There will be demand for paralegals who specialize in areas such as real estate, bankruptcy, medical malpractice, and product liability. Community legal service programs, which provide assistance to the poor, elderly, minorities, and middle-income families, will employ additional paralegals to minimize expenses and serve the most people. Job opportunities also are expected in Federal, State, and local government agencies, consumer organizations, and the courts. However, this occupation attracts many applicants, creating competition for jobs. Experienced, formally trained paralegals should have the best job prospects. Read this article »