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1| Overview of the Paralegal Profession:

What is a Paralegal?

 A paralegal is a person who is

qualified and retained by an

attorney to assist with legal

work

 Generally, legal assistants and

paralegals can conduct the

same work, although

sometimes “assistant” refers to

a secretary

 Paralegals can NEVER give

legal advice to clients, make

case acceptance decisions, or

set fees

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