Through formal education, training, and experience, legal assistants have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney. The position came into existence about twenty-five years ago, but the field has grown tremendously during the past fifteen years and demand continues to grow.
Paralegals can be and are used in most every field of law.
Often asked questions about the paralegal profession. It can give you confidence and help you understand the legal mumbo jumbo the next time you have to sign a document with all the small disclosure print.