For the most part it is not your status as a paralegal that would allow you to represent a person before a government agency. Bear in mind that in most states paralegals are not certified by the state so there is no set standard for what constitutes a paralegal in those states. Rather, each agency will have its own criteria regarding what is acceptable. If they accept someone other than an attorney for paid representation, it is usually either some professional licensed by the state or federal government or a person who has passed a test given by the agency. In short, if you are hoping that becoming a paralegal will open doors for you to represent people you may be disappointed.

