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Certificate T0968
The paralegal program is intended to prepare students for employment as paralegals in both private and public sectors following graduation. According to the American Bar Association's House of Delegates: "A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” Paralegals must comply with the legal restrictions in the practice of law by nonlawyers. The California Business &Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq, governs paralegals in California. This certificate requires previous completion of an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Required Courses
- Compliance Officers
Compliance Officers
SOC Career Code: 13-1041.00Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
Typical Hourly Salary$32.26The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$92,051.63Annual Job Openings4,498Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
SOC Career Code: 23-2011.00Assist 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.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.80The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$71,875.05Annual Job Openings5,490Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
SOC Career Code: 23-2093.00Search 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.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.80The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$73,342.16Annual Job Openings504Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Legal Secretaries
Legal Secretaries
SOC Career Code: 43-6012.00Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Typical Hourly Salary$22.47The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$61,240.29Annual Job Openings3,240Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Compliance Officers
Certificate & Degree Details
Select a certificate below to expand detailsMt. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, ethnic group identification, immigration status, religion, gender, gender identification, gender expression, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title IX, Title II, or Section 504 may be referred to Ryan Wilson, Building 4 (Human Resources), (909) 274-5249, and eeo.titleix@mtsac.edu, or the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.
Mt. San Antonio College offers classes in career and technical education (CTE) program areas such as Animation and Gaming, Culinary Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Veterinary Technology, Fire Technology, and many more, under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, please refer to our Academic Divisions and Departments web page or contact the Career Education Office. Lack of English proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
