Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Beckfield College – Tri – County 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 Tennessee colleges that offer paralegal program.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Beckfield College – Tri – County

Also known as MedVance Institute - Nashville

3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105, Nashville, TN

Beckfield College - Tri - County is a 2-year private school dedicated to providing a practical education for students in Springdale and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

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

Beckfield College - Tri - County offers at least ten different programs available, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Administration
• Paralegal
• Law and Justice Administration
• Business Administration
• Computer Networking

To help students and alumni succeed, Beckfield College - Tri - County may provide some services to students like:

• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, tuition, and 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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $54600

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $34690

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).