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Practical Skills Useful for a Paralegal
Paralegals should all have a basic but sound knowledge of the law and legal procedures. Advising someone about what the law says and what their rights are in a particular case is the first step in any advice giving process. This section looks at practical skills necessary and useful for a paralegal to have in their advice-giving role. The skills fall under three main headings:
- Communication skills • Administrative skills • Development skills
(See: Checklist: Best practices for paralegal case-employees)
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