Today's paralegals are assuming increasing amounts of responsibility. Paralegals handle tasks such as investigating cases, analyzing and organizing documents and information for cases, and preparing written reports for attorneys. Many schools offer career training for paralegals, from associate's to master's degrees in paralegal studies. For those who already have a college degree, certificate programs provide intensive training. Whatever your academic needs, you should have no trouble finding a program that can help prepare you for a career as a paralegal.