Paralegal Studies

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  1. paralegal
    a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
    On the Job
    Overview
    Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
  2. legal document
    (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  3. written report
    a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
    Prepare written reports for lawyers that summarize their research.
  4. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have a high level of social contact.
  5. uncontested
    not disputed and not made the object of contention or competition
    They help lawyers manage their caseloads and may help people with lower cost legal procedures, such as uncontested divorces and wills.Paralegals are often called legal assistants.
  6. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    Paralegals research and analyze legal data to find support for cases.
  7. briefs
    short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  8. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
    Prepare written reports for lawyers that summarize their research.
  9. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    Paralegals prepare and organize the information they collect.
  10. Monitor
    an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
    Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
  11. criminal law
    the body of law dealing with offenses and their punishment
    Examples include personal injury, employee benefits, or criminal law.
  12. pleading
    begging
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  13. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
    Direct and coordinate office activity.
  14. inventory
    a detailed list of all the items in stock
    They may appraise and inventory property for estate planning, or manage real estate sales.
  15. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Evaluate information against standards.
  16. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  17. efficiently
    in a manner that wastes no time or effort
    This is because paralegals help law firms work more efficiently.
  18. testify
    give a solemn statement in a court of law
    In addition, paralegals may send requests to witnesses so they will testify at hearings.
  19. memo
    a written proposal or reminder
    Write letters and memos on a daily basis.
  20. overview
    a general summary of a subject
    On the Job
    Overview
    Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
  21. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    Gather and analyze laws or decisions that were made on similar cases.
  22. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
    Paralegals write a rough summary and argument for lawyers to read and review.
  23. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  24. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    They help lawyers manage their caseloads and may help people with lower cost legal procedures, such as uncontested divorces and wills.Paralegals are often called legal assistants.
  25. administrative
    responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people
    Perform administrative tasks.
  26. corporation
    a business firm recognized by law as a single body
    Paralegals at large firms and corporations tend to focus on one area.
  27. draft
    a current of air
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  28. details
    true confidential information
    It is important for people in this career to be able to:
    See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  29. brief
    of short duration or distance
    Once the drafts are approved, paralegals prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
  30. grasp
    hold firmly
    Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Created on Thu Jun 09 12:38:56 EDT 2011 (updated Thu Jun 09 19:13:57 EDT 2011)

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