Paralegals

> support lawyers in whatever tasks needed. Many will do research, while some will write legal documents.

> do fact-checking and correspond with the court and/or the client.

>catalog and organize documents either chronologically or by subject matter using computer software and/or some sort of document management system.

>review the documents of the case looking for specific topics or keywords, based on the case.

Paralegals will help prepare for a case to go to court by organizing the lawyer’s documents so they are easily located.

> attend trials, in some instances, to give support as needed.

> paralegals might also have the job task of taking care of administrative duties as well, such as filing documents, scheduling meetings with clients and sending documents/correspondence to interested parties.