What Do Paralegals Do

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What Paralegals Do
A paralegal’s job entails many different facets. Paralegals are educated in legal matters, preparing for trials, interview witnesses, and much more. They are normally hired by law firms and must work under an attorney. Specific tasks of Paralegals include:
• Research tasks for a case
• Take notes for attorneys
• Prepare for trial
• Write memos, depositions, procedural motions, and briefs
What Paralegals Can’t Do
Paralegals have many different duties but there are several things they cannot do. A paralegal must work under the supervision of an attorney. They must not give legal advice or services to the public. Paralegals cannot act as an attorney or be “counsel of record”. Also, they cannot sign documents, unless as a notary.

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Personal Narrative: The Paralegal Profession

always had an interest in criminal justice. I wasn’t exactly sure what role I wanted, where to start, or how successful I would be in pursuing a new career. I knew I would have to go back to school again, but figured I would cross that bridge when I came to it. On my birthday, I found the job posting that would change my life, and set me on my current path. I applied for an entry…

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Paralegal Case Study

are preparing to begin a Paralegal Frim here in Laurel, Ms. We feel that there is a high demand for contractual paralegal work here. She has just recently graduated Paralegal School. She has interviewed with several law firms in the state, and they all tell her they do not have the funding to hire a full-time Paralegal. We have both done a lot of research on this matter and feel like we would receive a lot of business from these firms. Instead of having an in-house Paralegal these firms may come across…

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Paralegal Comm Skills Final Essay

Paralegal Communication Skills Erica Benitez Kaplan University Professor Gloria Reeves CM107 Paralegal Communication Skills It is important for paralegal students who wish to have a successful career, to possess excellent oral, written, and tactful communication skills. What is communication? Communication is a complex process of using words, sounds, volume, tone and body language to express or exchange information. It is how thoughts and feelings are transferred into words. Communication involves…

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Final Project Unit 9 Essay

Communication: Skills to be a Successful Paralegal Lisa M. Lloyd Kaplan University Professor Gloria Reeves CM107-9 May 24, 2014 To communicate instructions from a supervising attorney, statements of a witness, or the description of a legal problem, a paralegal must be a precise and clear oral communicator, as well as, an active and effective listener. Interacting with others is what a paralegal do most and their communication skills can impact their career greatly (Armatys, 2012). According…

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Paralegal Field Placement Analysis

The Paralegal program had helped me a great deal in preparing for placement. My placement involved Landlord and Tenant Board matters and Small Claims matters. Small Claims class allowed me to become familiar with the Rules of the Small Claims Court, as well as how to prepare legal forms. In addition, the Paralegal program provided me with a basic understanding of court procedures. For example, I attended a settlement conference at the Brampton Small Claims Court. In advocacy class, we had a mock…

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Career Path For Criminal Justice

aimlessly thinking of what “could be,” I’ve made my career my top priority and have changed “could be” into “will be.” After years of exploring the different paths within the criminal justice field, I’ve found the path that fits my skill set, I would excel in, and give me the most room for growth: Paralegal. To be the best in the career path, I have to be educated in a successful ABA approved program. That program is the Roosevelt University Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Since…

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Wind: Need and Positive Attitude Essay

that have been re-enforced throughout the unit is to stay positive and visualize what it is that you want. This does carry over, once you start to believe that you can accomplish something that is when you start working harder and more diligently towards your goal. Also having the positive attitude will show more to others and will help you; no one wants vision of success a reality. If we tell ourselves everyday what we want, we will become more positive in our abilities. We shouldn't let being discouraged…

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Essay on Dewey, Dewey and Lowe

* Carl goes against ethics and does not disclose to Attorney Howe that Jane has a business on the side and receives cash without paying taxes on it so that she may keep receiving her disability check. * Carl failed to disclose he is a paralegal and not an attorney and therefore should not be giving legal advice and should not have disclosed with Jane that she may be entitled to alimony. * Carl should have not let Zeke sit behind the desk of Attorney Howe. There were open files that…

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Shaw V. Ross Case Summary

our client, Ishmael Shaw failed to co-operate with the LSUC investigators. After reviewing the three cases we located earlier and an additional relevant case, a likely penalty that our client will face has been determined. Mr. Shaw is a licensed paralegal, who has done a lot of pro bono work for those who have disabilities. His mother fell extremely ill which led to him spending an abundant amount time taking care of her and consequently less time on his clients and practice. One client, Karen Knotts…

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Legal Ethics2 Essay

Law Legal Ethics 1 Legal Ethics Ethics are attitudes, dispositions, or character traits that permit us to be and to operate in ways that develop this potential. Ethics provide us with moral principles or universal rules that tell us what to do. They enable us to pursue the ideas was have accepted; honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, fidelity, integrity, and prudence. Legal ethics encompasses an ethical code governing the conduct of persons engaged in the practice of law and persons…

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