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Attorney Paralegal: Essential to the Attorney in Private Practice As Well As CorporationsThe paralegal is an attorney's right hand person. Although, the attorney is well versed in the law, the paralegal helps him or her keep their practice going. Every case requires that legal files be arranged in a particular order, have pertinent information without divulging confidential information, and that documents are filed with the courts. Additional duties include preparatory work such as taking depositions, research, drafting contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and assisting the attorney during trial.Most employers prefer to hire an individual that has either prior experience or the educational equivalent. Since most attorneys are in private practice, he or she depends greatly on the knowledge of the paralegal to keep them on track with the multitude of cases. There are colleges that offer diplomas and degrees in paralegal studies. Courses include legal terminology, ethics, computer applications, legal research, creation of legal documents, and specific studies such as employment law, contract law, or other depending on the area of specialization. Paralegals can work for an attorney, as an independent contractor, for an organization reviewing contracts, or insurance company reviewing cases. Paralegals can work specializing in a specific field of law such as family law or bankruptcy, as well as a variety of industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal field is growing at an astonishing rate of 22%, much faster than most jobs, because companies are cutting costs by having paralegals perform tasks that were once the responsibility of the attorneys. |
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