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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 23-2011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 53,180.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
Currently, there are 277,310 people on this job

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Tasks for “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”

Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
File pleadings with court clerk.
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

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