This frees up the attorney's time to concentrate on more complex matters requiring attorney expertise and the tasks which paralegals may not perform. Through effective utilization of paralegal services, attorneys stand to substantially increase their profits and productivity, while decreasing the cost of quality legal services for their clients. Legal Ethics Related to Paralegals Attorneys are obligated to supervise paralegal work and ensure that paralegals comply with the attorneys' ethical obligations in the performance of paralegal work. These days, most paralegals are trained in ethical obligations if formally educated or attending CLE seminars. However, there also are several NJ Supreme Court Opinions that apply to paralegals.
Qualified paralegals possess specialized knowledge, skill and training.
They are valuable and necessary members of the legal team and make meaningful contributions to the legal community. Together with senior attorneys, associates, secretaries, administrators and others, paralegals increase attorneys' power and profit, improve attorneys' productivity and assist to provide the attorney's client with quality, cost-efficient legal services. All rights reserved. This article may not be republished without the express permission of the author. Contact us for information Copyright W3 Lawyer, Inc., 2000.