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.
Paralegal powinien być w stanie wypełniać różne obowiązki i odpowiedzialności. Poniżej przedstawiono niektóre obowiązki i odpowiedzialności, które Paralegal powinien być w stanie wykonywać:
- 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
Konkurencyjny Paralegal będzie miał pewne umiejętności i kwalifikacje, w tym:
- 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
