I'm 28 and looking to start working full time in about 2 years (I'm currently a stay at home mom with two young children).  I am not sure what I want to do, but am willing to go back to school.  I currently have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am interested in the legal profession.

Could anybody tell me what a typical day is like as a paralegal?  What types of hours are worked, and how flexible can they be?  Also, how much vacation time would a paralegal typically have?  I have considered teaching (my former profession) because I'd have summers available to spend with my children.  However, I don't enjoy the job.  Being a paralegal, are there opportunities for trading in vacation weeks in exchange for working only 4 day weeks in the summer, for example?  Or are most firms strict on 8 to 6, 2 weeks vacation a year? 

Thanks!