What does a paralegal do exactly?
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What does a paralegal do exactly?
 
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Paralegal duties vary depending several factors. The crux of what a paralegal does is support attorneys through some work they do. We're not talking about simply scheduling meetings or transcribing dictation. Paralegals meet with clients, conduct investigations, attend trial with their attorney and help them, prepare legal documents, and do a lot of the "grunt work" that they're able to. Its highly specialized because you have to be familiar enough within the area of law you practice in to be competent but you're not an attorney so your tasks are limited. For example, a paralegal cannot appear before a judge representing a client, but a paralegal can interview people, do research and prepare all of the documents to be submitted to the court but they MUST be under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals also may not render legal advice. That's a huge no no. |
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The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the "least" markeable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The "pro" side of a litigation paralegal is often "unlimited" overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the "downside," being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal's overnight dismissal. It's not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals.
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ill sum it up for you
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