Paralegal IV
Also referred to as: Paralegal IV, Paralegal / Legal Assistant IV, Paralegal , Specialist
Requirements and Responsibilities
Assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
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Level of Education:  Paralegal IV Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Paralegal IV Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal IV Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Paralegal IV Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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