Work performed by paralegals in law firms varies by specific job and size of firm.
Criminal Litigation Assistant - The criminal litigation assistant works for a prosecutor or defense attorney and performs many of the same tasks as a litigation assistant. Family Law Paralegal - Paralegals working in family law may work for law firms or government agencies assisting people with family related problems. Some work for businesses such as insurance companies, banks, title insurance companies, and legal publishers. Some work for corporate legal departments. All rights reserved.