A Couple Jobs of the Paralegal Interviewing others & Proofreading Legal Documents.

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A Couple Jobs of the Paralegal Interviewing others & Proofreading Legal Documents

How to Interview Clients Prepare Before Appointment Print out forms and checklists Introduce yourself AND your position  e.g.: Paralegal or Legal Office Assistant Explain the purpose of the interview Communicate questions precisely Listen carefully and be supportive Summarize client’s major concerns Give a timeline for next legal proceedings

Proofreading Legal Documents Do not assume once will be enough Read through entire document to check on style and format elements for consistency Print document and study contents line by line for all required and relevant information Read through again for grammatical errors, misspellings and typos

Helpful Websites for government issued materials for the paralegal website for paralegal resume assistance

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