Here’s what your duties as a paralegal might include: Interviewing witnesses · Investigating information about a case · Researching information related to a case · Assisting lawyers during trials · Researching and learning about laws and regulations · Maintaining a database of records related to each case · Writing reports · Drafting emails, letters, and documents · Acquiring affidavits to be used in court · Helping prepare legal arguments · Preparing civil documents, like wills, real estate contracts, and divorce decrees ...
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are looking to enter the legal field, Purdue Global’s online paralegal certificate can make that transition easier.
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Learn about the U.S. legal system, how to conduct legal research and interviews, and how to perform analyses with this Certified Paralegal course.
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The seven modules in our online Paralegal Studies Certificate Program equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in a variety of…
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