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.
Que fait un Paralegal ?
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.
Responsabilités
Un Paralegal doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Paralegal doit être capable d'exécuter :
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
Compétences requises
Un Paralegal compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
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
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