What does a Legal Assistant do?

Answer:
A legal assistant, also called a paralegal,

is someone who acts as support staff for lawyers or in a legal office. Legal assistants cannot represent anyone in court, sign legal documents, or give legal advice. Legal assistants can draft some basic legal documents, which get reviewed and approved by lawyers. Legal assistants can also perform research for lawyers when it is needed for a case.

Paralegals can become certified through a two year or four year degree program or a paralegal certificate program. People with a bachelor's degree already can enter a short-term certification program to become a legal assistant. It is a good idea to find a program that is approved by the American Bar Association, and eventually become certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants.


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