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Paralegal / Legal Assistant

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

Career AreaLaw, Compliance, and Public Safety
Occupation GroupLegal Support
OccupationParalegal / Legal Assistant
Specialized OccupationParalegal / Legal Assistant
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