Paralegal specialist vs legal assistant

Differences between paralegal specialist and legal assistant duties and responsibilities

Paralegal specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage various types of discovery materials; index/cross-reference network database information; and organize litigation exhibits in preparation for trial.
• Research cases using LexisNexis and WestLaw.
• Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involve in the case; scheduling depositions; and prepare and forward subpoenas.
• Interview charging parties/aggrieve individuals to answer discovery interrogatories and requests for productions.
• Assist attorneys by preparing responses to interrogatories and request for production letters.
• Translate documents and coordinate paperwork including affidavits, petitions, and applications.
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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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