Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at New Mexico Junior 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 New Mexico colleges that offer paralegal program.

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New Mexico Junior College

803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM

New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) is located in Hobbs, New Mexico. NMJC offers a flexible schedule with daytime and evening classes as well as short-term and full-semester courses. Their mission is “To provide positive life-long learning opportunities in our credit and non-credit classes.”

Transfer students will need to complete the application process and submit all necessary transcripts for review. After meeting with a counselor, an educational plan will be developed and arrangements made with the appropriate services to answer any questions or concerns regarding the transfer of credits.

Student Services include academic, professional, and personal counseling—to help a student changing careers, deciding on a major, determining transferability of courses, as well as gaining independence, acquiring a new study skill, and ways to deal with problems. Other student services include access to student housing, health clinic, testing center, library, and recreation (game room, internet café, and student activities).

Detailed information about NMJC’s tuition and fees as well as their payment policy can be found on the NMJC financial aid portal.  Students can also request admissions information from this portal by completing the form on the page.

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

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

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).