Middlesex Hosts Paralegal Careers Information Session

Middlesex Community College’s recent Paralegal Career Night drew more than 60 attendees to the Bedford campus to learn about paralegal career opportunities in the public and private sectors.

“Every year, MCC’s Paralegal Studies Program, in cooperation with the Admissions Office, and Academic, Career & Transfer Centers, invites respected practicing paralegals to the college to speak to the community and to our students,” explained Deborah Walsh, Assistant Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship & Legal Studies.

“These professionals let the audience know what working as a paralegal is really like – from mundane daily duties to managing complex, ground-breaking litigation,” continued Walsh. “This real-world connection provides the audience with a glimpse into the life of a paralegal, and allows them to evaluate whether this might be the right career choice.”

Panelists spoke about their current jobs, their career and educational paths, and the various career opportunities available within the field. Discussants included:

• James Gately, Litigation Paralegal at Jones Day, Boston
• Leo Greenberg, Real Estate Paralegal at Jones Day, Boston
• Maura Mann, Senior Director of Recruiting for The Nagler Group, where she has a focus on legal placements
• MCC Paralegal Studies instructor Shawna Hansen, Corporate Paralegal at Dassault Systemes
• MCC Paralegal Studies alum Lynn Malburne, Paralegal and Manager of Florida Foreclosures & Sales at Connolly, Geaney, Ablitt & Willard.

Approved by the American Bar Association, MCC’s Paralegal Studies Programs offer two associate-degree programs, a career track and a transfer track, as well as a one-year post-graduate certificate program (for those who have already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree).

For more information about MCC’s Paralegal Studies Programs, visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/paralegal/. For more information about Paralegal Career Night at Middlesex, contact John Espinosa at espinosaj@middlesex.mass.edu or 1-800-818-3434.

MCC is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts. We offer more than 75 degree and certificate programs, plus hundreds of noncredit courses, during the day, evening and weekend, on our Bedford and Lowell campuses, and online. Middlesex – a great place to begin your future!