When a firm is in need of additional paralegal service support, a suitable paralegal who specializes in the firm’s needs and expertise is then selected from our pool of professional virtual paralegals. Once assigned, the paralegal works virtually and remotely, providing assistance with various legal tasks such as research, drafting, client communication, and more.
Throughout the paralegal placement services, IPS offers supervision, support, and acts as a liaison between the virtual paralegal and the firm. This arrangement offers flexibility, convenience, and access to a diverse pool of talented professionals for law firms without the overhead costs of traditional hiring.
Our remote virtual paralegals provide valuable support to attorneys in several ways:
- Administrative Tasks: Virtual paralegals can assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing emails, and organizing files, allowing attorneys to focus on more substantive legal work.
Legal Research: Paralegals are skilled at conducting legal research to support case preparation and argumentation. They can find relevant case law, statutes, and regulations, saving attorneys time and effort. - Document Drafting: Virtual paralegals can draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and briefs based on attorney instructions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Case Management: Paralegals can assist with case management tasks, including organizing documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating with clients and other parties involved in the case.
- Client Communication: Virtual paralegals can handle routine client communication, providing updates, scheduling meetings, and addressing client inquiries, freeing up attorneys to focus on complex legal matters.
- Litigation Support: During litigation, paralegals can assist with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, organizing witness lists, and drafting deposition summaries, helping attorneys be more prepared for court proceedings.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Utilizing remote virtual paralegals can be cost-effective for law firms, as they can hire paralegals on an as-needed basis without the overhead costs associated with hiring full-time employees.
Overall, remote virtual paralegals play a crucial role in supporting attorneys by handling various administrative, research, and case management tasks, allowing attorneys to maximize their efficiency and focus on providing high-quality legal services to their clients.
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