Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Antonelli College – Hattiesburg teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Antonelli College – Hattiesburg

6630 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX

Antonelli College - Hattiesburg operates as a two year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students in Hattiesburg and surrounding areas. Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies

Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 150 students graduated with about 41% of students who start the program continue it to completion. Antonelli College in Hattiesburg offers over twenty different programs available to students, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Dental Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Information Technology

To help students and recent graduates, Antonelli College - Hattiesburg may provide some services to students like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges has accredited the education provided by Antonelli College - Hattiesburg for over seventeen straight years. Please visit antonellicollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $56690

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $77100

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).