Occupation: Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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

23-2011.00 | 12 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • Immigration Paralegal
  • Law Associate
  • Legal Analyst
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Clerk
  • Legal Processing Assistant
  • Litigation Paralegal
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal Specialist
  • Real Estate Paralegal
Core Tasks (6)
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Supplemental Tasks (6)
  • File pleadings with court clerk.
  • Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
  • Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
  • Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
  • Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.