AI Assistant for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.(Core task)
  • 2Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.(Core task)
  • 3Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.(Core task)
  • 4Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.(Core task)
  • 5Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.(Core task)
  • 6Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.(Core task)
  • 7File pleadings with court clerks.
  • 8Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • 9Call upon witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • 10Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.

Top Skills Required

Writing
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsEducation and Training

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe Acrobat

Other Tools

a la mode WinTOTALAbacusNext HotDocsAmerican LegalNet USCourtFormsAppligent Citation FDFMergeBlumbeg Drafting LibrariesBowne JFS Litigator's NotebookBridgeway eCounselCase analysis softwareCaseSoft DepPrepCaseSoft TextMapCaseSoft TimeMapComputer access catalog softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCorporate Focus Solium Shareworks

Daily Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Working with Computers
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing Administrative Activities

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