Employers definitely expect paralegals to be professional in both attitude and demeanor. Excellent organizational skills are highly valued for paralegals. Employers favor people with initiative and self-motivation. They must anticipate attorney needs and have the ability to solve problems on their own. Mastery of personal computers and technology expertise has become essential for job market success.
Most work environments are now highly automated.
Keeping abreast of technology is an ongoing challenge. While candidates may not know the specific software to be used, they must be familiar with similar packages. Successful applicants understand a computer as a tool for organization, research, and communication, and not just as a very expensive typewriter. The legal profession has seen monumental changes over the past five years. We have witnessed the dramatic increase in technology and the availability of information.