Paralegal

Background

Paralegals support lawyers by handling important legal paperwork, research, and administrative tasks. They prepare documents for court cases, interview clients, organize evidence, and help lawyers prepare for trials. Paralegals work in law firms, courts, government agencies, or large companies, and their work is essential to making sure legal cases run smoothly.

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Lessons to help you on this path

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Next Step Roles

Senior Paralegal→Legal Manager→Lawyer→Notary Public

Publications

National Law ReviewLegal Assistant Today

Books

The Paralegal TodayIntroduction to ParalegalismEthics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals

Movies

SuitsThe Good Wife

Key Figures

Johnnie CochranGloria AllredThurgood MarshallRuth Bader Ginsburg

Classification

SIC Code5411, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference340.023, 651.3For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Legal AssistantParalegal AssistantLegal Technician

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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