Paralegal
Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers in their daily work.
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- What's it like to be a Paralegal?
- How to become a Paralegal
- Latest Paralegal jobs
- Top skills and experience for Paralegals
What's it like to be a Paralegal?
Paralegals support the daily work of lawyers. The role requires a general understanding of legal procedures and knowledge of court processes, and often involves conducting research for legal cases. These legal professionals typically work in a law office and perform administrative tasks such as organizing documents and scheduling appointments.
Tasks and duties
- Organizing legal documents for cases.
- Providing legal research for lawyers.
- Taking notes during legal proceedings.
- Preparing legal briefs for upcoming cases.
- Assisting with client and witness interviews.
How to become a Paralegal
To become a Paralegal you need a combination of education and practical experience.
- Complete a related degree in liberal arts, humanities or a qualified pre-law course.
- Take up advanced legal studies to learn the latest legal procedures and judicial processes.
- Gain experience working with lawyers and clients. You might start off as an assistant in a legal firm.
- After gaining experience, you could consider further education and training to become a Lawyer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Paralegal employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Legal Research
Legal Management
Political Science
Paralegal Studies
Legal Correspondence
Jurisprudence
Litigation
Organised
Mediation
Thoroughness
Administrative Support
Legal Terminology
Legal Services
Document Preparation
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Investigation
Case Management
Corporate Governance
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