Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. Duties
Paralegals and legal assistants typically do the following: Investigate the facts of a case
Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
Organize and present the information
Keep information related to cases or transactions in computer databases
Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
Draft correspondence and other documents, such as contracts and mortgages
Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
Help lawyers during trials
Paralegals and legal assistants help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. However, their specific duties may vary depending on the size of the firm or organization.
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