Paralegal Instructor

• Paralegals with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three to five years of related work experience may qualify for a faculty position as a part-time paralegal instructor at a college. The job may require excellent communication skills and a desire to motivate and support students.
  
  

Residential Real Estate Paralegal

• Paralegals with real estate experience may work part time for a law firm client to conduct residential real estate closings. The hours may be flexible, and the paralegal might work on an as-needed basis. Hourly employees can be paid an hourly pay rate.
  
  

Research

• Attorneys can hire paralegals on a part-time basis to assist with research when they are representing their client at trial. Paralegals do not give legal advice, set legal fees or present the case in court, but they do investigate facts pertaining to the case. They also make sure that all relevant information is considered and located decisions that apply to the court case. Paralegals also make suggestions on handling the case in written reports, and they assist in preparing legal arguments and draft motions.
  
  

Bankruptcy Paralegal

• Paralegals with three or more years of experience with bankruptcy can land a job as a part-time bankruptcy paralegal. The job generally requires experience with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. In addition, the paralegal should be proficient in Best Case software.
  
  

Document Drafting

• A paralegal can work part time drafting and preparing legal documents. These documents may be mortgages, separation agreements and various contracts. In addition, paralegals can assist in planning estates, establishing trust funds and preparing tax returns.
  
  

Appraising and Claims Adjusting

• Paralegals who act as claims adjusters settle a claim with the insurance company that pays out the settlement amount. Many of these claims are the result of car accidents or damage to a home. Paralegals can also act as claims examiners, who review claims when they are submitted and certify that the claim follows predetermined guidelines.
  
  

Claims Investigator

• Once an insurance claim is filed and fraud is suspected, a claims investigator looks into the matter. Paralegals who are claims investigators obtain information and may also perform surveillance. Adjusters, appraisers and investigators are licensed by the state. Educational and other requirements may vary to obtain licensing.