Paralegal
Description
Paralegals support lawyers with the substantive work of cases — researching law, drafting documents, organising evidence, and managing files. The work involves legal research, reviewing and summarising documents, preparing court filings and contracts, and coordinating case logistics, all under attorney supervision.
They work in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government. The role suits organised, detail-oriented people with strong writing and research skills who enjoy the substance of legal work and take pride in being the backbone that keeps cases moving.
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Career path
Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033