Paralegals and Legal Assistant Career

Job Description: 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.


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Paralegals and Legal Assistant Career

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