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The Duties of a Paralegal
The most succinct description of a paralegal and his/her duties is simply to say that a paralegal provides support to attorneys. Think about the breadth of that simple statement for a moment! It’s probably easier to completely describe what a … Continue reading
Paralegals and Legal Assistants: What Do They Do?
Paralegals provide invaluable support to the attorney employing them. Paralegals coordinate the logistical scheduling details of depositions among the various parties involved; they review and summarize depositions; interview witnesses and summarize their testimony; and draft documents such as contracts, wills, … Continue reading
What Paralegals Can and Cannot Do (and what they shouldn’t)
Paralegals have a large role in the efficiency of law firms. Their responsibilities have gradually increased over the years and they are now responsible for duties that were once only handled by an attorney. Although paralegals are not allowed by … Continue reading