Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a contract paralegal do?
- How can Rosa help my firm?
- What does working with a contract paralegal look like?
- Can Rosa help me if I am not an attorney?
- Is Rosa available to teach?
- How can I become a contract paralegal?
What does a contract paralegal do?
Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450, "Tasks performed by a paralegal include, but are not limited to, case planning, development, and management; legal research; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make an independent decision and recommendation to the supervising attorney; and representing clients before a state or federal administrative agency if that representation is permitted by statute, court rule, or administrative rule or regulation."
How can Rosa help my firm?
Rosa is an experienced and certified paralegal who performs paralegal tasks under the direction and supervision of licensed attorneys. Please visit the Services section for more information on the services Rosa can provide to your firm. For a comprehensive article, see Rosa's article, Benefits of Hiring a Contract Paralegal.
What does working with a contract paralegal look like?
In order to hire me, the attorney will schedule an interview to ensure I can meet their needs.
Once hired, my average day begins with a review of emails and phone calls from the attorneys who assign me projects. They provide the necessary details and documents via phone, email or fax and I complete most projects from my home office. Occassionally, I meet with attorneys in-person to pick up documents, perform on-site work, or for other reasons. Occassionally, I will spend an extended number of days at a firm performing work on-site for larger projects, to cover absent employees, or to provide office organizing services. I also occassionally meet with the attorney's clients directly or visit other locations (courts, county recorders, health departments, etc.) to perform vairous tasks under the attorney's supervision. Before a task is completed, I ensure that the attorney has thoroughly reviewed my work and approved it. Approximately twice a month, I prepare an invoice to email and mail to each attorney I assist.
Can Rosa help me if I am not an attorney?
No, Rosa can only assist licensed attorneys. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code 6450 (b), a paralegal is not allowed to "Contract with, or be employed by, a natural person other than an attorney to perform paralegal services." If you need legal assistance or legal advice, please contact your county's bar association and they will provide you with a lawyer referral service.
Is Rosa available to teach?
Rosa is available to teach. To inquire about Rosa's availability, please visit the Contact page. More will be added to this section shortly.
How can I become a contract paralegal?
For information on becoming a paralegal, please read my article, "Becoming a Paralegal". If you have specific question regarding how I became an independant contractor, I would be happy to share my experience with you. You can reach me via my Contact page.
Please click on the links at the top of the page for more information about Prudent Paralegal Services. Thank you for visiting my site. I look forward to hearing from you.
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