Does one have to be certified to work as a paralegal now. I used to represent clients in administrative hearings for social security disability. Is a certification or license required to do this now. I haven't worked in this field for about ten years ii
2006-09-18 09:04:08 · 3 answers · asked by breeze1 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can not engage in the "practice of law". What UPL is depends on the state in question, some being more expansive than others. Florida is notorious.
Federal rules may pre-empt the states (as with respect to Enrolled Agents in tax practice). But for most matters a paralegal must work under the suprvision of a licensed attorney and otherwise limit her- or himself to clerical and administrative matters.
2006-09-18 09:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being "certificated" (having a certificate in paralegal studies) through an ABA approved program, or having "certification" by taking a national exam can look good on a resume and in some areas help you to get hired at a higher salary than say, Joe Schmoe with a fly-by-night online degree, but beyond that, it's not a requirement.
2006-09-18 16:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by irish.cailin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paralegals cannot represent clients. You do not need certification, although most firms will not hire you without a degree and/or certification.
2006-09-18 17:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋