Category Archives: Paralegal Job Description

Paralegal Job Description

Here you will find all the tasks commonly included in paralegal job description. The job description of a paralegal (who is also often referred to as a legal assistant) includes assisting lawyers to prepare for hearings, trials, closings and corporate meetings. Paralegals may be required to investigate the facts and gather relevant information connected to the cases and ensure that all necessary applicable data is considered. Paralegals also research and identify various appropriate laws and regulations, legal articles, previous judicial decisions and precedents as well as other materials that are relevant to specific cases. In addition to preparing and analyzing relevant information, paralegals may be required to submit written reports and summaries of the case that the attorneys will use in deciding how to handle each particular case.

The range of paralegal salary will vary according to each professional’s amount of training, experience and expertise.

Litigation and Corporate Paralegal Job Description

Litigation paralegal job description may include preparing legal arguments, motions to be filed with the court, draft pleadings on behalf of particular clients, obtain affidavits and provide assistance to the lawyers during trials.

Corporate  paralegal job description may also include summarizing legal documents, performing legal research, proofreading legal forms and documents, preparing reports and correspondence, drafting all types of legal documents, preparing statements and declarations.

Some of the skills required of paralegals include: basic computer skills, ability and sufficient knowledge necessary to perform legal research and interview witnesses and record testimonies, excellent writing and communications skills, good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

In addition to  research, real estate paralegal job description may include helping draft  mortgages, contracts and separation agreements. They also may occasionally assist in preparing tax returns, legal wills and establishing trust funds.

Paralegal assistant job description is virtually identical to that of a paralegal. Paralegal students who have recently graduated and lack the necessary on the job experience may start out their careers as assistants.