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How to Describe a Paralegal

By Lynne DeVenny

Philadelphia paralegal Mary L. Creekmore has written an excellent article for Law.com, entitled "Top Essential Skills and Assets for Paralegals." This is a must-read, especially for anyone thinking about embarking on a paralegal career.

It takes a special person to meet the demands of a paralegal career, and Creekmore describes some of the traits that person must have to succeed in detail, including:

• The ability to set priorities and multi-task
• The ability to anticipate what needs to be done next
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Resourcefulness
• An aptitude for technology

A copy of this article should be given to every brand new paralegal student.

Source: Law.com

Full post as published by Practical Paralegalism on February 05, 2010 (boomark / email).