Is being a paralegal a good fit for you?
Helps lawyers by checking facts, researching past cases and preparing legal documents.
What the work involves
- Prepares sworn statements and legal letters, and organises and keeps paper and electronic files.
- Prepares, edits and checks legal documents such as briefs, appeals, wills, contracts and property sale statements.
- Investigates the facts and law of cases, searching public records and the internet to prepare them.
- Prepares for trial by tasks such as organising exhibits.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a paralegal is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.