Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
<ul><li>Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.</li><li>Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.</li><li>Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.</li><li>Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.</li><li>Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.</li><li>File pleadings with court clerk.</li><li>Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.</li><li>Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.</li></ul>