Paralegal
Assist lawyers and manage legal files.
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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 help put together a case and legal files for a Lawyer to use. They are in charge of creating affidavits and other legal documents, as well as coordinating information between a Lawyer and people involved in a case.
Tasks and duties
- Keeping correspondence with an attorney’s clients and witnesses.
- Researching a case and evidence.
- Carrying out investigations and evidence collection.
- Documenting testimonies and interrogations.
- Creating legal documents.
- Attending court proceedings.
How to become a Paralegal
A combination of education and practical experience is required to become a Paralegal.
- Complete a bachelor degree in legal studies or a related course.
- Take a paralegal associate degree or certificate.
- Get an internship at a law firm to build experience.
- Work at least two years as a litigation clerk/secretary in a law firm.
- Choose a specialty. Paralegals can specialise in litigation, labour law, government and other fields.
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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
Litigation
Case Management
Proofreading
Law
Intellectual Property
Conveyancing
Legal Services
Thoroughness
Document Review
Database Systems
Prosecution
Appointment Setting
Legal Advice
Time Management
Liaison Skills
Archiving
Drafting Correspondence
Willingness to Learn
Secretarial Practice
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