Should I Accept a Position as a Paralegal?

By: Kandice Thorn

"Should I accept a position as a paralegal?"

This is a question I get a lot from students and alumni looking to get a foothold in the challenging U.S. legal job market.  Job seekers realize very quickly how competitive attorney positions are, and those who are especially intent on staying in the U.S. begin to look for ways to broaden their job search.  In this context, the question of paralegal positions often comes up.