Demonstrate an ability to use municipal, county, state, and federal clerks of court and other recording offices. Prepare deeds, notes, and other documents for residential real estate transfer. Draft documents required to complete family law matters. Draft pleadings, motions and other documents within the applicable rules of evidence and procedure to prepare and complete civil and criminal litigation. Prepare documents for use in corporate, partnership and other business related matters.
Draft wills, trusts, and other documents necessary for estate administration.
Describe the legislative and judicial functions of administrative agencies. Legal assistants may not sign legal documents, appear in court or give legal advice. All activities in legal matters must be supervised by a licensed attorney.