Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that covers the 107 occupations listed below. Up-to-date information on job duties, salaries, employment prospects, advancement prospects, and prerequisites is provided for each and every occupation. The book also includes appendixes as well as a glossary, bibliography, and index.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTORNEYS
Attorney (Private Practice)
Corporate Counsel
Public Interest Lawyer
Government Lawyer
Prosecutor
Public Defender
Judicial Law Clerk
Court Staff Attorney
Judge Advocate
ATTORNEYS—PRACTICE AREAS
Appellate Attorney
Criminal Lawyer
Elder Law Attorney
Employment Lawyer
Health Lawyer
Indian Law Attorney
Intellectual Property Attorney
Civil Litigation Attorney
Personal Injury Lawyer
Real Estate Attorney
Tax Attorney
JUDGES
Trial Judge (General Jurisdiction)
Municipal Judge
Family Court Judge
Bankruptcy Judge
Appellate Judge
Administrative Law Judge
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONERS
Neutral
Court Mediator
Family Law Mediator
Labor or Employment Arbitrator
LEGAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Legal Support Professional
Legal Receptionist
Legal Word Processor
Information Technology Professional
Legal Secretary
Paralegal
Legal Administrator
Human Resources Manager (Law Firm)
Marketing Manager (Law Firm)
Legal Technology Consultant
Legal Search Consultant
LITIGATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Demonstrative Evidence Specialist
Legal Videographer
Private Investigator
Process Server
Trial Consultant
LITIGATION CONSULTANTS AND EXPERT WITNESSES
Litigation Consultant
Appraiser
Business Appraiser
Crash Reconstruction Consultant
Criminologist
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Psychologist
Legal Nurse Consultant
COURT SUPPORT STAFF
Court Interpreter
Court Reporter
Judicial Assistant
Scopist
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Bail Bond Agent
Criminal Investigator
Pretrial Services Officer
U.S. Probation Officer
Victim Services Specialist
Juvenile Counselor
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Guardian Ad Litem
EDUCATORS
Law Professor
Legal Writing Instructor
Law School Dean
Paralegal Educator
Judicial Branch Educator
Law School Career Counselor
LIBRARIANS AND INFORMATION SPECIALISTS
Academic Law Librarian
Law Firm Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Law Library Technician
Knowledge Manager
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS
Legal Reporter
Book Editor
Web Designer
MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Nonprofit Organization Director
Association Executive
Legal Services Manager
Law School Director of Admissions
Property Manager
ANALYSTS AND EXAMINERS
Actuary
Compliance Specialist
Contract Administrator
Eligibility Worker (Federally Funded Programs)
Enrolled Agent
Equal Opportunity Officer
Ethics Officer
Insurance Claims Professional
Legal Management Consultant
Patent Agent
Real Estate Title Examiner
PROFESSIONS IN POLITICS
State or Federal Legislator
Local Elected Official
Legislative Assistant
Lobbyist
Public Interest Advocate
Campaign Manager
APPENDIXES
I. Education and Training Resources on the Internet
II. Professional Certifications
III. Bar Admissions Offices
IV. State Bar Associations
V. Professional Unions and Associations
VI. Resources on the World Wide Web
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
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