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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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A Paralegal’s Role A paralegal is a specialized legal assistant who has undergone specific training and education in legal practices and procedures. Rather, they are an integral part of the team, ensuring that legal claims are properly prepared and effectively managed.

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What IS a paralegal, exactly?

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A paralegal is not a legal assistant or legal secretary. The difference between the two is that a paralegal has either a certificate or associate degree providing them with the title of a paralegal whereas legal secretaries or assistants do not. Nor is a paralegal a court reporter.