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Jobs and Job Outlook for Paralegals

Paralegal's help attorneys by conducting research, writing reports and doing other preparatory work related to closings, hearings and trials. They draft most legal documents for lawyers, handle preliminary interviews of clients and are responsible performing research.  Expect to do any of the following job duties on a day to day basis:

  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file, and file pleadings with court clerk.
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
  • Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in real estate closing process.
  • Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.
  • Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.

 You will need to be prepared and skilled in the following areas as well:

  • excellent writing and research ability
  • attentive to detail
  • good customer service skills
  • knowledge of law
  • good organizational skills
  • good communication ability

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