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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

SOC 23-2011.00

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Zone 3 Legal

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.4

Active Learning

3.1

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Monitoring

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Clerical

4.1

English Language

4.1

Law and Government

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Administration and Management

2.8

Public Safety and Security

2.5

Personnel and Human Resources

2.2

Key Tasks

1Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

2Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.

3Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

4Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

5Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

Also Known As

Certified Paralegal Contract Preparer Contracts Specialist Corporate Law Assistant Corporate Legal Assistant Document Processor Immigration Paralegal Immigration Specialist Intellectual Property Paralegal Law Associate