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| What is a paralegal? |
| What to consider when hiring a paralegal? |
| Legal assistant vs. paralegal |
| Summary |
There are a lot of important factors to consider when building a successful law practice. In order to make sure a law firm’s operations run smoothly, partners have to develop a business plan that ensures all critical tasks are completed efficiently without overextending the firm’s budget. This is no small task, and there are many important decisions that need to be made as the firm grows.
One of the decisions firms must make is to choose how to best allocate important administrative, research, and support tasks. In recent years, that work has become increasingly divvied into two distinct jobs – that of a paralegal and that of a research assistant. Here, we will take an in-depth look at the role of a paralegal, notably what sorts of training and education are associated with the role, its anticipated salary, and what types of skills are necessary to succeed in that role.
While there can be some overlap between a paralegal and a legal assistant, paralegals handle, generally, more substantive work and are compensated at a slightly higher rate. Those are a few of the major differences between the roles, but there are plenty more. Let’s begin by defining the role and delving into the particulars of what a paralegal does on a day-to-day basis.
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