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What is a Public Defense Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

A Researcher. A large part of this consists of conducting legal research. Oftentimes, paralegals develop their research skills (alongside other competencies) through formal education and on-the-job training. Unsurprisingly, a large part of a paralegal’s workload is drafting legal documents. A Protector.

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

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. • Legal: Prepare litigation, estate planning, bankruptcy, corporate, real estate, family law, immigration and other practice specialty documents, schedule events and calendar management for law firms and attorneys; audit letters; handle correspondence; intake; anything and everything a legal secretary can do.