me again - who knows the job descritption for a paralegal
2007-01-25 21:39:59 · 8 answers · asked by kaznmolly 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It depends on what kind of law firm they work at. Their primary role is helping the lawyer. They build out every aspect of a case. They summarize depositions, generate first drafts of pleadings, perform legal research etc. So for example, in a family law firm the paralegal might be responsible for generating the first draft of a divorce pleading, tracking down witnesses, analyzing assets and holdings etc. They perform a role that is similar to that of nurses. The doctors perform the procedures, meet with the patients and give the orders but the nurses have a tremendous amount of knowledge and do a lot of the actual patient care. Similarly the lawyer meets with the clients, determines what is needed and tasks the parlegal with performing much of the work. Later on the lawyer reviews it and puts everything together.
Hope that helps. As you can see, it takes quite a bit so a good paralegal is a real asset and they get treated and paid failry well. Most of the really good paralegals that I have met could have been lawyers if they had wanted to but for whatever reason did not or could not (kids etc.)
2007-01-25 22:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Following is an excerpt from the source cited below:
"In United States practice of law, a paralegal is person who works in the legal profession, typically as an assistant to a lawyer, and who is typically responsible for researching, analyzing, and managing the daily tasks for cases.
While paralegals work closely with cases, they are limited in their duties and must be supervised by a lawyer, who will be ultimately responsible for the paralegal's work. They are found in all areas where lawyers are — in criminal trials, in real estate, in government, in estate planning, and so on.
Many paralegals go on to law school and eventually become lawyers."
2007-01-25 21:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go :-)
Legal assistants, also known as paralegals, are a distinguishable group of persons who assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. Through formal education, training and experience, legal assistants have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney.
2007-01-25 21:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by brisbane b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With their extensive knowledge of filling out forms, they help people/companies through the confusion of getting things registered etc... at various Legal Registries.
They are students of the law - not the 'experts' (aka lawyers)
2007-01-25 21:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 03:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by leinen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
research,and general help for a lawyer. a litle like a personal secretary,
2007-01-25 21:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by MONI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like a nurse and doctor does all the work and they get the high pay
2007-01-25 21:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go here it will help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralegal
2007-01-25 21:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by THE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋