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Associate Degree in Paralegal E-Discovery
Expanding Careers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegal and litigation support jobs are expected to grow 18 percent through the year 2020, and another 83,400 job openings are expected to be added in the U.S. through the same year.1
Furthermore, according to a recent industry salary study, 60 percent of law firms surveyed indicated that they are planning to grow their litigation support departments and e-Discovery practice groups.2
Furthermore, according to a recent industry salary study, 60 percent of law firms surveyed indicated that they are planning to grow their litigation support departments and e-Discovery practice groups.2
Now is the time to seize the opportunities in this growing industry.
Attractive Opportunities
As a graduate of the Bryan College Paralegal E-Discovery program, your professional career opportunities include:
- Corporate Paralegal
- Litigation Paralegal
- Legal Analyst
- Legal Support Specialist
- E-Discovery Litigation Support
Paralegals perform many key roles including:
- Managing attorney and client support functions
- Conducting investigation of facts and performing legal research related to a case
- Compiling evidence and preparing materials for trial
- Directing and coordinating law office operations
- Preparing and indexing legal documents, reports, and other litigation materials using computer software
- Maintaining electronic databases and all electronic materials and documents related to a case using relevant electronic discovery (e-Discovery) software
Paralegal e-Discovery professionals can find excellent career opportunities in:
- Local and international law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- Professional services firms
- Finance and insurance firms
- Government agencies
Find Your Place in a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
Recent trends indicate that law firms increasingly use technology and computer software for managing documents and preparing for trials. In today’s technology-driven environment, Paralegals must be equipped with electronic database management expertise and be current on the latest software used for e-Discovery. E-Discovery refers to all electronic materials that are searched, located, and secured for the purpose of using them in a trial. These include emails, text messages, phone records, accounting databases, websites, and other electronic data and documents.
E-Discovery, now a multi-billion dollar industry, has become a key component of the legal process, often comprising at least 50 percent of the costs related to litigation. Experts in e-Discovery admit there is a huge knowledge gap in the profession which has produced a compelling, ever-growing need for professionally trained Paralegals with the right e-Discovery expertise. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide you the most unique, comprehensive, and unrivaled paralegal e-Discovery education possible.
E-Discovery, now a multi-billion dollar industry, has become a key component of the legal process, often comprising at least 50 percent of the costs related to litigation. Experts in e-Discovery admit there is a huge knowledge gap in the profession which has produced a compelling, ever-growing need for professionally trained Paralegals with the right e-Discovery expertise. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide you the most unique, comprehensive, and unrivaled paralegal e-Discovery education possible.
At Bryan College, we give you a clear pathway to exciting paralegal positions, so that you’re ready to make your next career move as soon as you graduate. Learn how we put you on the path.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2011. Also see www.onetonline.org, job code 23-2011.
2Cowen Group (2010). 2009-2010 Salary Survey Snapshot.
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