Paralegal internship vs legal assistant

Differences between paralegal internship and legal assistant duties and responsibilities

Paralegal internship example responsibilities.

• Assist patent attorneys by managing invention disclosure documentation and relate correspondence with outside counsel and USPTO.
• Work collaboratively drafting affidavits and interrogatories.
• Used different computer programs such as: -HotDocs -WestLaw -LegalFiles -Microsoft: word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Create PowerPoint presentations used during conferences.
• Work on itemizing and preparing specific inventory documents for probate files.
• Prepare subpoenas and authorizations for obtaining documents and conduct follow-up to insure receipt of documents.
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Legal assistant example responsibilities.

• Complete accounting and payroll functions.- gather and process client documents.- manage daily operations of office.
• Manage document production with various internal departments for response to DCAA investigations and third party subpoenas.
• Assist patent attorneys by managing invention disclosure documentation and relate correspondence with outside counsel and USPTO.
• Relocate temporarily to Chicago, Illinois to facilitate and manage electronic discovery exchange in preparation for arbitration.
• Perform administrative tasks for managing partner and trial attorney at a medical malpractice litigation firm including daily transcription and stenography.
• Gather and prepare documents for binders/notebooks for depositions, arbitration, hearings/trial; manage incoming document production mostly for litigation purposes.
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