Legal researcher vs paralegal

Differences between legal researcher and paralegal duties and responsibilities

Legal researcher example responsibilities.

• Create PowerPoint presentation used to train staff on managing copyright and trademark infringement risk.
• Assist in all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding to document requests, interrogatories, requests-for-admission and third party subpoenas.
• Research and complete memos on unsettle questions in Hawaii probate law
• Edit manuscripts submit by outside authors for publication in BNA portfolios on subjects in corporate law.
• Research depositions, interrogatories, exposure assessment literature and medical reports.
• Ensure data integrity while fulfilling request on behalf of company litigation team.
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Paralegal example responsibilities.

• Manage client expenses and prepare billing and financial statements using PClaw and reconcile attorney's escrow and general accounts using QuickBooks.
• Manage discovery process of lawsuits by preparing pleadings and subpoenas for records and answering requests for production and interrogatories.
• Manage large volume of documents, enabling attorneys to easily identify key documents that are critical for mediation and arbitration.
• Prepare H-1B petition with supporting evidence and supplementary forms for attorney review and filing with USCIS.
• Conduct legal research on Lexis and factual inquiries regarding pending litigation.
• Review Lexis Nexis for any and all relevant documents regarding hormone replacement litigation.
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