The differences between a Legal Assistant and a Paralegal

According to the American Bar, they have made it a point out the differences between a legal assistant and a paralegal. This video will explain the differences within the 6 common skills they both should possess.

[edwardteague]

Thank you, Eda. I'm an elite paralegal with a law firm on contract that specializes in state and federal habeas corpus and I own my company in this field. You are absolutely correct and I appreciate your sharing this with those within our profession. I must say that I have a legal assistant who works with us and I couldn't do my job as well as I do without her assistance. She is awesome. Actually, my attorney-clients and I sometimes invite her to participate in strategy because we want her to advance her skill set and because she's got a sharp legal mind, too. The bottom line is we are a team seeking the very best outcome for the client.

[honeypineda]

Wow thank you for this information. I have an interview tomorrow. Very nervous i told them i have no experience. They said they came across my application on indeed. Which is very true I felt like its something i can do. But now I'm even more nervous!!! I went to school for medical biller. I have had the worst time getting a job in the field i went to school for every place wants experience and dont have time to train.😤😔!! So I figured I would apply here since it says they will train the right candidate😁😀 well this has made me feel better so I agreed to interview.😊 WISH ME LUCK. what can u advise me on interview tips.🤔🤷‍♀️

[preparedlegal]

In California, Legal Document Assistants (LDAs) (Formerly known as Independent Paralegals) are non-attorney legal professionals who already provide competent legal services to the public for the past 20+ years. The current system where legal knowledge is privileged is not serving or protecting the consumer or our country. We need to empower the Consumer to act through knowledge and by breaking up the legal monopoly which is UPL.

[hannankhalid]

What's the difference between "Legal Assistant" and "Lawyer"?

[thegoldenland]

Is it possible a normal person fight at court by getting assistance from paralegal without lawyer?

[smartafridigr]

Plz can u suggest which is good as a career paralegal or work law clerk plz

[sarahthelibrarian]

I’m so sorry, but it’s pronounced “differ-in-chee-ate, ” or “ˌdɪfəˈrenʃiˌeɪt.”