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| What is a legal assistant? |
| What to consider when hiring a legal assistant? |
| Legal assistant vs. paralegal |
| Summary |
There is no shortage of important administrative and clerical tasks to be done at a law firm and having the right people to handle those tasks is critical in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of a law office. Like any other business enterprise, the success of the firm will be inextricably linked to the effective execution of each segment of a law firm’s day-to-day operations. For this reason, it is critical to have the right support staff in place to handle this work.
Legal assistants, sometimes called litigation assistants, are often tasked with filling these supporting roles. Legal assistants do a job separate from that of a paralegal although the two do sometimes share some overlaps in responsibilities. In general, legal assistants do more administrative and back-office work, while paralegals have a heavier research role.
Below, we will take an in-depth look at exactly what a legal assistant does, some of the educational and training considerations associated with the role, and what sorts of expectations legal assistants should have with respect to wages. First, let’s start by defining the job more explicitly.
A legal assistant is a professional who provides administrative and clerical support to lawyers and other legal professionals. Legal assistants may perform tasks such as...
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