A person who works under the supervision of a lawyer and who is qualified by education, training or professional experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that is usually, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer; Also known as a paralegal. The regulation of paralegals has been addressed by numerous state legislators, committees of state bar associations, and state Supreme Court task forces. None of these entities has implemented any regulations, whether registration, approval or certification. NFPA and NALA have worked to increase training requirements for the legal assistant profession. In the 1960s, paralegals learned on the job. In the 1970s, various training opportunities became available: certificate programs, two-year Associate of Arts degrees in Paralegal Studies and a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies. In the 1990s, post-baccalaureate programs began to appear. The demand for paralegals has grown steadily since the 1960s. It is estimated that by the year 2000 there will be hundreds of thousands of paralegals in the United States, most of whom are women. A 1995 NFPA survey found that 94 per cent of all paralegals were women.
In addition to working for law firms, legal assistants are now employed by corporations, banks, government agencies and insurance companies. The demand for paralegals is highest in major cities. The paralegal profession began in the 1960s, when law firms hired people, usually women, to help lawyers prepare complex or highly detailed cases. These individuals typically worked in specialties such as bankruptcy, estate and estate planning, real estate, and civil litigation, where they organized paperwork, filled out forms, and prepared cases for trial. In 1968, the American Bar Association (ABA) established the Special Committee on Lay Assistants for Lawyers. The Committee has endeavoured to develop the training and use of the services of non-legal assistants to enable lawyers to perform their professional functions more effectively and efficiently. In 1973, the ABA approved the Guidelines for the Approval of Paralegalist Training Programs, and in 1975, it approved the first eight paralegal training programs under those Guidelines. In 1996, there were 206 ABA approved educational programs in the United States.A quest for professional reputation led to the creation of two legal aid organizations. The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) was founded in 1974. The NFPA is an association of sixty member associations dedicated to improving the training and professional reputation of paralegals. In 1975, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) was founded.
Legal assistants or paralegals help lawyers provide legal services. Although they assist lawyers in highly technical areas of law, they are prohibited from practising law without a licence. Legal assistants cannot represent clients or provide legal advice. All work performed by paralegals must be performed under the supervision of a lawyer who is subject to disciplinary proceedings for violating the ethics of the legal assistant. The profession continued to look for ways to improve its status. For example, NALA offers a Certified Legal Assistant qualification. This qualification is based on a two-day exam that covers legal research, legal terminology, ethics, communication and four substantive law areas selected by the candidate. It must be renewed every five years through participation in continuing education programmes. NALA also offers special examinations to individuals with in-depth knowledge of substantive areas of law. Kligerman, Susan D. 1996.
„Perspectives on the Paralegal Tradition”. Website of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Available online at (accessed November 21, 2003). Legal assistants assist lawyers in a variety of tasks, including legal research, document preparation and review, communicating with clients, preparing for hearings, trials and meetings, and organizing and maintaining records. A high school diploma is required to become a paralegal, and most paralegals have an associate`s degree or certificate in paralegal studies. Legal assistants are usually highly organized and detail-oriented and have strong communication skills. Our client is a leading independent global provider of fiduciary, fiduciary, corporate and fund services, serving primarily corporate clients, but also high net worth clients. With an international network of more than 40 offices in more than 30 countries, they aim to promote environmental awareness and make a positive contribution to the communities in which they operate. They are now looking for a Legal Assistant to work with the Legal and Corporate Services team in their Amsterdam office. Are you already in this position? To get started, click Apply or email us your resume to cv@bluelynx.com Work at Acme Corp, the leader in our field in the Springfield area.
We are proud to receive a score of 3.7 from our employees on Glassdoor. We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our existing world-class team. If you`re an avid self-taught person, Acme Corp is a great place to move forward. Do not hesitate to apply. Responsibilities include: 1 Google Analytics, Unique Users representing monthly unique users in Q4 2018 Reference and diploma exams are an integral part of Blue Lynx`s recruitment process. Applicants are asked to provide this information in their application. Thank you for applying to Blue Lynx. Due to the volume of requests, we cannot respond to all of them. So if you haven`t received a call or email from one of the Blue Lynx recruiters within 5 business days, your resume hasn`t been selected. Please register with Blue Lynx, if you have not already done so, click on Register Online You can send your questions and questions by email to cv@bluelynx.com.
For a broader picture of Blue Lynx and all vacancies, please visit www.bluelynx.com. Sincerely, The Blue Lynx team.