~ Paralegals, AKA Legal Assistants, are an important part of a successful legal team. Duties given to the paralegal can include interviewing clients, conducting investigations, research, preparing documents, assisting during hearings, even "representing clients in some administrative hearings" (Goldman, 2017). In order to effectively carry out these duties, one must possess up to date and accurate technology knowledge. A lot of communication and research is done using current technology. A good paralegal also possesses strong diplomacy skills, flexibility, persuasiveness, and good management skills. These skills are important because the paralegal will be the liaison between the client and the attorney, and the attorney trusts that all communication
