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This 3 page paper discusses the job description of a paralegal, and what a typical day might be like. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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day might be like. Discussion Most sources list the same things when discussing a paralegals duties. These include "summarizing legal documents," "performing legal research," and preparing reports and correspondence among
other similar tasks (Paralegal job description). The skills a paralegal needs include "the ability to perform legal research" and "the ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned" (Paralegal
job description). The paralegal also needs good "writing and communication skills," computer skills, the ability "to prioritize and work under a tight schedule," and "in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and
principles" and the ability to "analyze legal documents for accuracy" (Paralegal job description). The paralegals job description also depends to a great extent on the area of law being practiced
by the firm (Zhang). A paralegal might assist trial attorneys, draft numerous documents including wills, trusts, mortgages, and divorce papers (Zhang). Paralegals work in many different types of firms, including
those dealing in "corporate law, real estate, criminal law, immigration, and all types of litigation" (Zhang). The description of the job itself will vary depending on the law practice (Zhang).
Lawyers are "leaning on their paralegals to do research for legal documents as well as participate in investigating cases" (Zhang). Duties for many paralegals can include "maintaining all office and
records and correspondence" (Zhang). Paralegals can perform all legal duties except "presenting cases in a court, giving legal advice, setting fees and accepting cases" (What is a paralegal?) This source
suggests that in general, "paralegals assist attorneys in preparing for closings, hearing, trials and corporate meetings" by doing such things as "researching legal documents," investigating cases and locating witnesses (What
is a paralegal?). The list of the duties of a paralegal given in this source is much the same as the others. Finally, whats a typical day like for a
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