Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Johnston Community College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Johnston Community College (JCSU)

100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC

About
Johnston Community College was established in 1969 in Smithfield, North Carolina. The school offers vocational, technical and continuing education programs to over 17,000 students a year. JCC operates multiple campuses throughout Johnston County in the form of learning centers, a workforce development center, and a 2,800 acre wildlife preserve. JCC is dedicated to serving the needs of the community, offering quality education and opportunity for North Carolina's fastest growing county.

Academics
Johnston Community College offers certificate, diploma and degree programs at the associate level. Students may enter one of many career training programs that provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to immediately enter the workforce after graduation, or they may  complete an associate program for transfer, fulfilling the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, and enter into a  four year institution as a junior working toward the completion of a bachelor's degree. JCC also provides evening courses to assist those who require more flexible scheduling.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Cosmetology
• Medical Assisting
• Pharmacy Technology

Johnston Community College also provides a number of adult and continuing education courses to serve individuals in the community interested in returning to school and revisiting their education. Adults returning to school have a variety of options in regard to the classes they may take, including non-credit academic courses for personal betterment.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Johnston Community College operates under an open door policy that requires potential applicants only be high school graduates and guarantees entry into general education studies. Students should complete the admissions application and provide all relevant documents prior to registration. Specific programs may have additional requirements that must be met and entry into a such programs is not guaranteed.

Financial aid is available to eligible JCC students on a need based format. The amount given is determined by the total educational costs minus familial contribution. The financial aid office will assist in determining what an individual's family can contribute and what type of aid will be issued. Aid is available in the form of grants and loans.

Athletics
The JCC Jaguars participate in a small number of intercollegiate athletic programs. The Jaguars compete in the NJCAA Division II, Region X. Athletic programs provide students with a healthy competitive atmosphere and allow students and faculty to partake in the cheering on of one's school. Additionally, athletic programs assist in the development of skills that may have proven useful in a student's academic and professional career.

Athletic programs:

• Men's Basketball
• Women's Volleyball
• Golf

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Johnston Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $45800

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $39750

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).