Career Opportunities
Paralegals can choose from countless career paths and it is never too early to begin exploring them. There are national paralegal organizations with chapters in metro Atlanta and local paralegal organizations which we encourage you to join. They provide excellent networking and professional development opportunities as well as invaluable insight to job postings. In addition, students and alumni are encouraged to reach out to Clayton State's Career and Professional Development Office to explore career options and discuss internship and job search strategies.
Below are some helpful links to get you started on your job search and your professional development.
American Bar Association
ABA membership is free for paralegal students and allows students access to over 600 widely-accredited online webinars and on-demand programs, with more programs added each month, career and networking resources, and content produced by ABA Sections, Forums, Commissions, and Divisions. If you are interested in joining, please visit the Membership Page and follow these steps. If you have any questions or experience any issues with joining, please contact the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221 or via email.
Paralegal Organizations
- American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)
- Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
- Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP)
- NALA, The Paralegal Organization
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
- National Association of Legal Support Professionals (NALS)
Certification Exams
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
http://team.georgia.gov/careers/
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/find_a_job.htm
Metro Atlanta Government Employment Websites
Clayton: https://claytoncountyga.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Cobb: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobbcounty/
DeKalb: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities
Fulton: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/jobs
Gwinnett: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/employment
Henry: https://www.henrycountyga.gov/322/Human-Resources-Risk-Management
Rockdale: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/rockdale-county-employment-opportunities/
City of Atlanta: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/human-resources
City of Morrow: https://morrowga.gov/careers/
Related Employment Websites
http://paralegal.jobs.topusajobs.com/
Public Service Employment Website
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/public-service-careers/
General Employment Websites with Paralegal Opportunities
Legal Employment Agencies (most looking for paralegals with experience)
https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/legal
https://bhsg.com/jobs/job-search/?_categories=legal
http://www.mlaglobal.com/locations/atlanta
https://www.hireparamount.com/candidates
Paralegal Organization Membership Info
Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP): https://gaparalegal.org/ - $60/yr. student fee
The Paralegal Organization (NALA): https://nala.org/membership/join/ - $50/yr.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA): https://www.paralegals.org/page/membership - $50/yr.
National Association of Legal Support Professionals (NALS): https://www.nals.org/page/membertypesandfees - $42/yr + chapter dues
American Bar Association (ABA): https://www.americanbar.org/membership - free non-law student membership
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA): https://www.alanet.org/membership/join-ala - $50/yr.
Career Information
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/lparalegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
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 and Professional Development for any questions.