Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Job Task

• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
• Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file, and file pleadings with court clerk.
• Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
• Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in real estate closing process.
• Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
• Answer questions regarding legal issues pertaining to civil service hearings.
• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.
• Present arguments and evidence to support appeal at appeal hearing.

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