Paralegal And Legal Secretary Schooling
Sunday, September 28th, 2008If you are wondering what the difference is between paralegals and legal secretaries, you are not the only one who is confused on this issue. They are two different professions. A paralegal works with the attorney and is allowed to prepare legal briefs. The legal secretary works for the attorney or the paralegal, and can type the legal briefs but not prepare them. Both attend school or training of some sort. Paralegals usually are required to attend a paralegal certificate programs for a degree or diploma. Paralegals are trained to do the research for the attorneys. Legal secretaries are schooled in running the law office, answering the attorney’s phone and typing..