criminal justice
2007-11-23 16:17:38 · 17 answers · asked by blueberry2230 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
a glorified legal secretary. They can do everything a lawyer can do except give legal advise.
2007-11-23 16:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Beau 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal is someone that works for a lawyer. They are like an assistant to the lawyer. They do things like research for trails, type up important documents, meet with clients, etc... I have a friend who is a paralegal.
2007-11-23 16:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Genevieve P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
Good luck!
2007-11-26 12:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal is not a lawyer but more than a secretary. A paralegal does research, drafts briefs, basically does the tedious stuff for a lawyer.
2007-11-23 16:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by StressedLawStudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Paralegal is to a lawyer as a a nurse is to a doctor.A Paralegal is an assistant to a lawyer.
2007-11-23 16:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by j.p. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal is someone who provide legal assistance to an attorney. A paralegal must be under the supervision of an attorney. A paralegal cannot give legal advise.
2007-11-23 16:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by calpal2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal assists a lawyer in the trial of a case by providing similar cases and applicable laws.
2007-11-23 19:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A partially-trained lawyer, like a paramedic is a partially-trained doctor. Paralegals have limitations on the legal work they are allowed to do, but they are extremely useful in the legal system, and the same goes for paramedics in the medical system.
2007-11-23 16:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a paralegal is some one who does paperwork and keeps records for a lawyer.
2007-11-23 16:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PARA LEGAL IS A PERSON QUALIFIED BY SCHOOLING TO ASSIST A LAWYER IN A CASE INVESTIGATION, DO THE BACKGROUND, PREPARE THE CASE, RESEARCH THE LAW TO BE APPLIED AND ALL DONE WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE OF THE LAWYER FOR HIS CLIENT. THE ONLY THING A PARA LEGAL CANNOT DO IS TAKE A CASE TO TRIAL OR GIVE LEGAL ADVICE TO A CLIENT. PARA LEGALS CAN AND DO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PRESENT CASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULINGS SUCH AS: SSA HEARINGS, LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, UNION AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS REAL ESTATE ETC.
2007-11-23 16:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer's assistant
2007-11-23 16:20:01 · answer #11 · answered by WiseGirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋