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Paralegals Can Become Attorneys. There are paralegals who have become attorneys, and you can tooâ¦if youâre willing to commit yourself to a few more years of hard work. The major benefit to advancing from a paralegal to an attorney is that itâs not that big of a career stretch. You are already doing most of the work of an attorney right now.
Paralegal consultants provide a level of expertise in various legal processes that helps law firms and corporations maintain a competitive edge. The position is open to any paralegal who has become a specialist in litigation or corporate work or who has developed a wide knowledge of the paralegal field in general. While some paralegal consultants work for consulting firms, others start their own businesses. Obtain a bachelorâs degree in any subject. Earn a paralegal certificate from a program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Work as a paralegal with a law firm or corporation for at least four years. Litigation paralegals should become specialists in research, document analysis and trial preparation. Corporate paralegal specialists must master techniques of negotiating, reviewing and drafting contracts.