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Legal Assistant Responsibilities Overview

Legal assistants collect, examine, and organize legal documents, draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents to assist attorneys, and research regulations and laws to help prepare reports, cases, and legal advice. They also manage documents, prepare case summaries, participate in continuing education, and perform various other functions as required to support attorneys and the organization.

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Legal Assistant Responsibilities Overview

Legal assistants collect, examine, and organize legal documents, draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents to assist attorneys, and research regulations and laws to help prepare reports, cases, and legal advice. They also manage documents, prepare case summaries, participate in continuing education, and perform various other functions as required to support attorneys and the organization.

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Functions/ Responsibilities of a Legal Assistant

 Collect, examine, and organize other legal documents for attorney review and
case preparation

 Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and
contracts

 Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of
reports, case files, and legal advice

 Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

 Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for


mediation conferences

 Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading


professional publications

 Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new


and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

 Perform any and all other functions and responsibilities as required by the Local
Chief Executive

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