Paralegals support Attorneys in law firms by gathering, organizing and preparing various documents and files for court cases. They may also regularly meet with attorneys, clients or other legal professionals to gather helpful details about upcoming court cases. Paralegals will prepare other legal documents, like wills, contracts, briefs, appeals and pleadings.
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A Paralegal, or Corporate Paralegal, assists lawyers in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. Their main duties include preparing affidavits and correspondence, discussing case details with attorneys and clients and organizing different files for different legal proceedings.
Ansvar
Et Paralegal bør være i stand til at udføre forskellige pligter og ansvar. Følgende er nogle pligter og ansvarsområder en Paralegal bør kunne udføre:
Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
Preparing and filing documents with courts
Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
Nødvendige færdigheder
En konkurrencedygtig Paralegal vil have visse færdigheder og kvalifikationer, herunder:
Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
A minimum experience of two years in a paralegal role
Investigative mind and strong research skills
Working knowledge legal database software
Experience in preparing legal reports
Excellent communication and time management skills
Lignende tilbud
Hvis du rekrutterer til stillinger relateret til et Paralegal, se vores jobbeskrivelser for lignende roller:
