The role of a paralegal will vary depending on the size and type of law firm, but in general, they are responsible for providing support to attorneys. Paralegals typically assist lawyers in preparing for anything including: transactional closings, depositions, conferences, hearings, and trials. This may include conducting legal research, organizing and managing files, preparing pleadings and other legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations. Having skills in using applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excell is a critical skill to prepare exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information related to a case or transaction. While performing a variety of more complex tasks, they will still be required to perform a variety of administrative tasks related to individual cases or transactions as well.

They must be able to work independently as well as as part of a team, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. To be a good paralegal, you need to be able to work quickly and be very organized.

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