Friday, May 4, 2012: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Day

WHEREAS, paralegals and legal assistants are qualified through formal education, training or work experience to perform legal work requiring knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law; and,

WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is expected to grow 22 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations; and,

WHEREAS, on this day, we join with the State Bar of Michigan to encourage citizens throughout the state to learn more about the paralegal and legal assistant professions, and we recognize the many contributions made by these legal professionals in our state and nation; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 4, 2012 as Paralegal/Legal Assistant Day in Michigan.