Process Server As a Career
One of the most important jobs in the legal industry is that of the process server. The process server insures that the legal process takes place by issuing documents necessary for a trial to go forward.
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Description
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A process server is someone who serves people with legal documents, often traveling to their houses, workplaces or other areas the recipients frequent to do so.
Duties
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The duties of a process server consist of serving writs, subpoenas, and other court documents to various individuals who may be defendants in court cases.
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Qualifications
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Qualifications vary from state to state. Some require a license before a person can serve documents. Others state that only a court official can act as a process server. See the Process Serving Laws resource below for different state laws.
Pay
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Pay for being a process server ranges from just under $10 to over $20 an hour, depending on years of experience.
Hazards
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A process server is usually not a welcome face to a recipient, and may receive hostile treatment at the recipient's front door. Also, a process server may have to search extensively to find someone who does not want to be found.
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