Keiser University Ecampus Online has developed a Paralegal degree program that trains students to handle most of the challenging tasks formerly handled solely by lawyers. A Paralegal, sometimes called Legal Assistant or Lawyer's Assistant, is supervised by an attorney and assists attorneys with legal research, drafts documents and motions which are filed in court, interviews clients and witnesses, manages cases, and is involved in the gathering of evidence and the litigation procedure. Paralegals are also often involved in trial assistance and other dispute resolution processes, as well as with the preparation of real estate documents, probate, contracts, corporate matters and law office investigation. Short of advising clients, making legal decisions, and representing clients in a court of law.
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