LEGL 115 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Elder Rights, Product Liability, Legal Nurse Consultant
11 Sep 2018
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Paralegals are in high demand because of their ability to provide competent legal services at a lower cost to clients. Opportunity to experience many different aspects of the practice of law. Less support staff so work may involve more clerical work. Work is often limited to specific areas of law or a specific and well-defined task. Greater opportunities for promotions and career advancement. More sophisticated technology and better research resources. Work may involve drafting employee contracts, preparing financial reports, and maintaining records under the supervision of an in-house attorney(s) Typically receive higher salaries than those working in law firms. Government agency employees typically work regular hours and fewer hours per year (more vacation time) Duties include legal research and writing for legislators. Public prosecutors and public defenders both use paralegals for assistance. Work is also available in federal or state court administrative offices. Work may involve filing documents, small claims, and bankruptcy cases.
