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I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legalassistants” didn’t really exist. Legalsecretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities. Calendar the event on your calendar, and the attorney’s calendar. Always and forever.
As a result, many law firms seek out legalassistants to keep everything running smoothly and boost their productivity. Most successful law firms employ support teams with a mix of paralegals and legalassistants, however, the duties of a legalassistant can vary a great deal depending on who you ask.
Paralegals and LegalSecretaries . Paralegals (often called legalassistants) can’t provide legal advice but help attorneys in a variety of capacities such as: Conducting research. Legalsecretaries perform a similarly valuable role. A legalsecretary may complete the following tasks. .
Paralegals and LegalSecretaries . Paralegals (often called legalassistants) can’t provide legal advice but help attorneys in a variety of capacities such as: Conducting research. Legalsecretaries perform a similarly valuable role. A legalsecretary may complete the following tasks. .
Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legalsecretaries throughout the United States. The LegalAssistant is one of the companies participating in this technological change. The LegalAssistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA).
Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legalsecretaries throughout the United States. The LegalAssistant is one of the companies participating in this technological change. The LegalAssistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA).
Calendar management. Legal: Prepare litigation, estate planning, bankruptcy, corporate, real estate, family law, immigration and other practice specialty documents, schedule events and calendar management for law firms and attorneys; audit letters; handle correspondence; intake; anything and everything a legalsecretary can do. .
When asked what their virtual legalassistants contribute toward, in one recent online forum thread with 192 (!) Calendaring. Check out the services menu of some of the most respected solutions for virtual legalassistants, and it will leave your head spinning. Virtual legalsecretaries.
But you can boost your appeal by earning a recognized credential from NALA (National Association of LegalAssistants) or pursuing specialized programs through the NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations). These organizations hold exams that measure your understanding of legal research, ethics, and other fundamentals.
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