The Paralegal Profession and Ethics
Based on the reading for this week, describe the role of a paralegal and the skills necessary to be a paralegal. Why are these skills important? Are paralegals able to represent clients? What is attorney-client privilege and how does this relate to the role of a paralegal? Summarize the Biblical Model as presented by Professor Bern.
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The role of the paralegal:
I would say that the role of a paralegal is primarily to assist an attorney, law office, or government agency. But there can be other roles as well that are less common, such as but not limited to assisting individuals in matters involving the social security administration. The roles of the paralegal and what duties they perform can vary widely from the common conception of working under an attorney or law firm by preparing for hearings, trials, meetings, real estate closings, helping draft documents, and even maintaining financial records; to working for federal, state, or local government agencies collecting and analyzing data for internal use as well as preparing information for use by the general public. Thomas F. Goldman & Henry R. Cheeseman, The Paralegal Professional 4, 5 (3rd ed. 2011).
The skills of the paralegal:
The skills of a paralegal very widely depending upon the type of work the paralegal is specialized in or engaged in. But there are some common skills shared by most paralegals and are very important. These common skills are also known as soft skills. Some of these skills are, but not limited to, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and initiative. These skills are vital as they are used in the many day to day tasks performed by the paralegal. Goldman & Henry R. Cheeseman, The Paralegal Professional 7 (3rd ed. 2011).
Representation:
Paralegals are not attorneys and as such cannot represent a client in any legal matters with