Career Opportunities in Law And the Legal Industry (Career Opportunities)

Each volume in this series contains in-depth profiles of approximately sixty to one hundred jobs, providing thorough information on salary ranges, advancement prospects, employment trends, necessary experience, and helpful unions and associations, as well as an overview of the main duties and features of each job, a Career Ladder that illustrates frequent routes to and from the position, and comprehensive descriptions of certification, education, special skills, and training required.

Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry, Second Edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide ever published to these challenging and rewarding fields. This second edition has been revised and completely updated for the 21st century. In one source you will find information on more than 100 jobs, including: Attorneys: Attorney (Private Practice), Public Interest Lawyer, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Judicial Law Clerk, Attorneys-Practice Areas: Criminal Lawyer, Elder Law Attorney, Employment Lawyer, Indian Law Attorney, Personal Injury Lawyers, Tax Attorney, Judges: Trial Judge (General Jurisdiction), Municipal Judge, Family Court Judge, Appellate Judge, Communications Professionals: Legal Reporter, Book Editor, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practitioners: Neutral, Court Mediator, Arbitrator, Labor or Employment, Legal Support Professionals: Legal Receptionist, Information Technology (IT) Professional, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Marketing Manager (Law Firm), Litigation Support Professionals: Demonstrative Evidence Specialist, Private Investigator, Process Server (Private), Litigation Consultants and Expert Witnesses: Litigation Consultant, Business Appraiser, Criminologist, Forensic Psychologist, Court Support Staff: Court Administrator, Court Clerk, Judicial Assistant, Scopist, Criminal Justice Support Professionals: Bail Bond Agent, Criminal Investigator, U.S. Probation Officer, Juvenile Counselor, Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Educators: Law Professor, Legal Writing Instructor, Law School Dean, Law School Career Counselor, Librarians and Information Specialists: Academic Law Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Law Library Technician, Managers andAdministrators: Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Director, Legal Services Manager, Property Manager, Analysts and Examiners: Actuary, Compliance Specialist, Enrolled Agent, Ethics Officer, Insurance Claims Professional, Patent Agent, Professions in Politics: Legislator, State or Federal, Legislative Assistant, Lobbyist, Campaign Manager.

Throughout the 15 sections of the book, the reader will find a detailed quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing notable features (duties, alternate titles, salary range, employment prospects, advancement prospects, and prerequisites), a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Also included is an index for fast, easy reference, as well as appendixes with listings of education and training resources on the Web, professional certification programs, bar admissions offices, state bar associations, and professional unions and associations and a comprehensive bibliography.

This second edition of a reference for students and others features 20 new job profiles, for a total 107 occupations and career options described in the field of law and the legal industry, from attorneys and judges to legal and litigation support professionals, criminal justice support professionals, and information specialists. . This edition contains updated information on salaries, employment prospects, and job requirements, as well as updated contact information and Web sites. There are updated and revised appendixes on education and training resources, certification programs, bar admission offices, state bar associations, unions and other associations, and Web resources. A glossary is also included Law and the legal industry consist of much more than just lawyers and judges. This book provides comprehensive coverage of careers in this field. Featuring more than 100 job articles, it explores what the legal industry has to offer. Provides comprehensive coverage of careers in the legal industry. Career profiles include court administrator, elder law attorney, family court judge, and more