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