2007-07-19 04:31:22 · 4 answers · asked by sweet_as_sugar_cane 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
THEY CAN DO JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING.
MOST OF THEM TYPE UP YOUR FORMS NEEDED FOR COURT OR WRITE LETTERS THAT YOU MAY NEED FOR CREDITORS, OR RESPONSES TO CORRESPONDENCE THAT YOU FEEL SHOULD BE MORE PROFESSIONAL.
THEY CAN SAVE YOU A LOT OF MONEY AND USUALLY A LITTLE SPEEDIER THEN AN ATTORNEY.
2007-07-19 04:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, but generally very little.
A paralegal cannot give legal advice -- which means the paralegal cannot tell a person what they should do, what a law means, or even whether a given law applies.
The paralegal may do legal research, if specifically told what law to find, and may fill out legal forms, if specifically told what to enter.
So, basically, a paralegal acts as an interface to legal matters, but cannot do any translation or independent thought.
2007-07-19 05:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal must always be supervised by an attorney.
2007-07-19 04:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing
2007-07-19 04:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Run Lola Run 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋