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List and describe the major tasks that paralegals may perform.
On Jun 14, 2024
Paralegals may perform the following tasks:
• Interviewing clients and witnesses-to gather relevant facts and information about a lawsuit, for example
• Calendaring and tracking important deadlines-such as the dates when certain documents must be filed with the court
• Conducting legal research-to identify, analyze, and summarize the appropriate laws, court decisions, or regulations that apply to a client's case
• Drafting legal documents-such as legal correspondence, documents to be filed with the courts, and interoffice memoranda
Other tasks that paralegals may perform include conducting legal investigations, organizing and
maintaining client files, and coordinating legal proceedings.