Medications for pain. Your doctor may recommend easing the discomfort of swimmer's ear with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
Earn a certificate or degree. Find employment that provides on-the-job training for paralegals. Find a job in the legal field, such as legal secretary or court clerk, and work your way up to a paralegal position.
As paralegals and legal assistants gain work experience, they are usually given greater responsibilities and demand less supervision. Those who work in corporate legal departments, large law firms, and government agencies may manage and assign tasks to clerical staff and other paralegals.