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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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In fact, what you see in most firms going forward is they have eliminated the legal secretary title and replaced it with a legal assistant title. Having first-hand knowledge of paralegal salaries, I have to completely disagree with that number. In response, the ABA now says they are two different roles. Not to worry.

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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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That was the first association NALS, which back then stood for the National Association of Legal Secretaries. They changed it in 1999 to the National Association of Legal Support Professionals. But let’s go back to when they started in 1929 as an association for legal secretaries. Times are changing.

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Do You Need a Paralegal Certificate? Pros and Cons

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Theres a lot of chatter about paralegal certificates, and people are curious whether its really worth the hassle. Stepping into the Paralegal World Paralegals are the backbone of many law firms. They handle research, draft legal documents, and manage client communicationsometimes under tough deadlines.