FAQs Paralegals are able to do much of the work involved in closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. Paralegals may investigate all facets of a case, conduct legal research to find appropriate legal material for a case, organize and analyze the information they have acquired, and prepare written reports that attorneys will use in deciding how to handle a case. If a lawsuit is filed, attorneys depend on paralegals to help with preparing and organizing legal documents and preparing for court.
Some paralegals coordinate or manage the activities of the law office.
Corporate - Keep corporate America going by assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and incorporations. Criminal - Assist in prosecuting or defending people accused of crimes. Domestic Relations - Help clients get divorced, arrange child custody and support, or adopt a child. Immigration - Help foreigners immigrate to this country. Intellectual Property - Create and protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.