| What is a paralegal? |
A Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work
experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal
concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This
person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental
agency or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or
court authority to perform this work. Substantive shall mean work requiring
recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant
facts and legal concepts.*
*As defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations
experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal
concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This
person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental
agency or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or
court authority to perform this work. Substantive shall mean work requiring
recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant
facts and legal concepts.*
*As defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations
ABA Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals
NYS Bar Association Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals
NYS Bar Association Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals
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