What job duties does a Paralegal have?
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Paralegals employed by corporations and government usually work a standard 40-hour week. Although most paralegals work year round, some are temporarily employed during busy times of the year and then are released when the workload diminishes. Paralegals who work for law firms sometimes work very long hours when they are under pressure to meet deadlines. Some law firms reward such loyalty with bonuses and additional time off.\n\nThese workers handle many routine assignments, particularly when they are inexperienced. As they gain experience, paralegals usually assume more varied tasks with additional responsibility. Paralegals do most of their work at desks in offices and law libraries. Occasionally, they travel to gather information and perform other duties.
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Absolutely!  It would be the perfect opportunity for on-the-job training as paralegal or future attorney.
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All work you do - paid or otherwise - counts.\n\nWhat you need to be able to do, besides describing your duties, is show how you either reduced the organization's operating costs or increased their effectiveness in serving their specific clientele.\n\nIt's not how many hours, but who benefited from what you did.
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Lawyers appreciate the assistance that paralegals do for them a lot!!  Without the legwork and research that they put in, building cases would be very difficult and time consuming.
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A paralegal provides substantive analytical and legal research assistance.  Several suggestions. If you are interested in working in the private sector it may be useful to contact professional organization or research services.  Often times they have on line employment resources for their members and if you are entry level it maybe reasonably price.ANother suggestion, might be to check with your career development person at your university or institution for which you have gained certification. Sometimes companies attend job fairs in the area or contact them help identify talent.  Good site: Monster.com\n\nIf you are interested in the public sector the best source is www.usajobs.opm.gov. Search for the series: GS-0950 or by title.  If you have never worked in the federal government look for jobs advertised ALL SOURCES.  If you are former military, look at definition to see if you qualify for category STATUS (also check out your military reserve corp for employment assistances or Career employment assistance center)  Federally, I'm sure there are more than a few vacancies in metropolitian areas, particularly Washington, DC. While federal employment depending upon the agency may take a minute for clearances, it would be worth the wait.  good luck
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A clerical representative working in accounting may have such duties as processing payment to vendors, reimbursing employee expenses, receiving payments from customers, negotiating chargebacks, and properly recording the credits (or debits) for such payments into the proper general ledger account so that the company can properly track expenditures and receipts.
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Every Paralegal has to control everything. Most importantly you have to watch what you and the Attorney say and write.
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As a paralegal, I can do anything your attorney can do except represent you in court.  I cannot accept a case, set a fee, or give legal advice.  I must know a wide variety of legal concepts, be organized, have an understanding of state and local rules, be diplomatic and trustworthy.  I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a paralegal major...not necessary but it gives a great edge when competing for a job.
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Yes ~  I love my job.  I worked for years as a paralegal and it made me miserable.  I took night classes to get a teaching degree.  I really put my heart and soul into this job so I really appreciate it more than ever.  When you work to achieve your goals and dreams it makes your life and work much more wonderful.
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Why do you want to know? If you want to employ one to do it don't it is worthwhile getting a proper lawyer. If you are a paralegal and want to find out where you can work without lawyer supervision just go get a law degree
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a significant difference. legal secretaries do secretary work, paralegals do all the leg work, and some of the secretarial work for the attorney......and also log "hours" just like an attorney. therefore, if you work for a group you can work as much as you would like......and make a whale of a lot of money. anywhere from 25-100 bucks an hour (in a city) depending on your specialty. a lot more than a secretary.
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For one side or the other they often review and summarize the medical evidence for the lawyers. If they have a speciality they may testify too. The pay rate depends on where you live and is similar to what very experienced paralegals get.
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Yes, they have a job to do.  Ask questions and record your answers.  I would think that most P.O.'s didn't have a real picture concerning their role in justice.  It would seem to me a very hard and depressing day in day out job.  So, be honest, be short, a yes or no will usually do and understand you don't know who just left the office or who the P.O. will see after you leave.  Would you like to be a Community Service Supervisor when you grow up?   Imagine telling your husband or children about your day at the office!  The law is very detailed in what they must record.  Just do as you are told and remember you will not want to do this ever again.  It is a form of punishment.
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There are many tasks for an attendant care provider. I am one for my mother and I thank the county for the opertunity to care for my mother and recive compensation for doing it. The duties start with being there for them in there advancing years. To suport them and deal withthe Doctors and insurance companys mainly. But you may have to cook and clean and schofer and help with personal duties like bathing and personal bath care. It is a wonderful thing to do for the comunity and the person that you ar attending.
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I'm an attorney who helps people and corporations protect their intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets) from the bad guys who would use them for their own benefit without paying my clients anything.  I like my job because I get to figure out the solutions to people's problems, I get to argue in court, and I get to write and do research that helps make the law.
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I used to work as a paralegal in California, recently moved to Colorado. Here is a link of forms, many fill-able with Adobe Acrobat Reader, that may be of help. If none here meet your criteria, email me at rat_man_fb@yahoo.com and maybe I can help you find others.
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you have to take either the paralegal courses or criminal justice classes.