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Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

Available Programs

Looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career where you can make a real impact? If you are detail-oriented, enjoy helping others and thrive on challenges, becoming a paralegal could be your perfect fit. Paralegals play a key role on legal teams, often assisting in researching cases, drafting documents, preparing for trials, and supporting attorneys every step of the way.

At Pima, you can train for this dynamic career in two years or less, with expert factory guiding you through real-world legal training. You can gain practical knowledge and skills that prepare you to support attorneys in a variety of legal settings, including law offices, courts, corporations, and government agencies.

Completing our program prepares you for careers such as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Title Examiner, Trust Officer, Contract Clerk, Legal Investigator, and Licensed Legal Paraprofessional

Note: Paralegals work under licensed attorneys and cannot offer legal services directly to the public.
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American Bar Association Approved

Pima’s Paralegal Associate Degree and Post-Degree Certificate are approved by the American Bar Association — a distinction earned by only a select number of programs nationwide. This rigorous accreditation reflects high standards in legal education and gives you a competitive edge in the job market

Degrees & Certificates

Our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. This program has the option for a two-year degree or a post-degree certificate. With both, you’ll gain the hands-on experience needed for this in-demand career.

Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

  • Degree
  • 2 years (full-time)
  • In Person
  • Downtown

Start a rewarding legal career in two years! Learn how to investigate cases, draft documents, research laws and support attorneys in and out of the courtroom. You will graduate ready to work in law firms, courts, government agencies, or corporate legal departments.

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Post-Degree Certificate, Paralegal

  • Certificate
  • 18 months (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Downtown

Already have a degree? This certificate helps you further develop the legal writing, research, case prep skills to succeed and advance in the field. Ideal for career changers or professionals looking to specialize, this program builds practical-job-ready experience.

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"The PCC Paralegal program not only trains your mind to process legal arguments, but it also teaches you practical skills that you can apply to work as a paralegal. The program is welcoming and helped motivate me to stay focused on graduating and finding a job. I think more carefully and have learned how to take small steps to achieve bigger goals. My life has gotten so much better, and it all started by taking classes at the PCC Paralegal program."
Jennifer
Paralegal Post-Degree Certificate graduate

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