Job Description
Paralegal supports lawyers by performing legal, administrative, and research tasks. They help prepare cases, manage documents, and ensure legal processes run smoothly—but they do not practice law or give legal advice independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research using databases and other resources
- Draft legal documents (contracts, pleadings, affidavits, briefs)
- Organize and maintain case files and legal records
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings
- File documents with courts and government agencies
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties
- Review and summarize documents and evidence
- Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with legal procedures
Paralegal Qualifications Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in:
- Legal Management
- Political Science
- Law-related fields...