Career Opportunities

Paralegals can choose from countless career paths. There are also national paralegal organizations with local chapters in the metro Atlanta area. Below are some helpful links to get you started on your job search and your professional development.

Paralegal Organizations

• AAfPE (American Association for Paralegal Education)
• Assn. of Legal Administrators
• Atlanta Paralegal Association
• Gate City Bar Association, Paralegal Section
• Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP)
• NALA
• National Federation of Paralegal Associations
• NFPA(National Federation of Paralegal Associations - includes GAP)

Certification Exams

• CP Exam Info
• PACE Exam Info
• PP Exam Info

Employers: Post Job Listings

Legal employers who would like to post a job opening should click on the following link: Job Posting Info for Employers. Job postings are made available to students and alumni in an online format through LakerCareer Zone.

Paralegal Job Search

State of Georgia Jobs

• Team Georgia Jobs
• Department of Labor Jobs
• Government Jobs

Metro Atlanta Government Employment Websites

• Clayton County Jobs
• Cobb County Jobs
• Dekalb County Jobs
• Fulton County Jobs
• Gwinnett County Jobs
• Henry County Jobs
• Rockdale County Jobs
• City of Atlanta Jobs
• City of Morrow Jobs

Other Employment Websites w/Paralegal Opportunities

• Lawjobs
• Martindale Jobs
• Paralegal 411 Jobs
• Indeed
• Careerbuilder
• Monster

Legal Employment Agencies (most looking for paralegals w/experience)

• Special Counsel
• Legility
• Robert Half
• Beacon Hill Staffing
• Major, Lindsey, & Africa
• Hire Counsel

CSU Resources

**Laker CareerZone - The official job listing and resume database for Clayton State University students and graduates. Full/Part-Time Employment, Internships, and web posting of resumes contact the Clayton State Office of Career Services for any questions.