<> I interviewed a paralegal from Robinson Law Firm, PA in Easley, SC. This paralegal deals with Real Estate, Family Court, Conservatorship, and Circuit Court matters. During the interview, I inquired about the different qualities a person should have in order to be a paralegal.
Overall, I learned that technical writing does play an intrical part in a paralegal’s job. Learning and studying the different “languages” is extremely important. A “language” is the vocabulary and phraseology used to talk about the different facets of law. For example, a paralegal will use a different language to write a legal description than the language used to type a Final Order in a custody case. It is important to understand and use the languages appropriately. <>Also, attorneys and paralegals communicate primarily through writing. They even summarize phone calls in letters after the phone call has taken place. So, it is very important that the letters and documents precisely and fully state the idea that is being communicated.
A paralegal MUST know how to use technical writing effectively in order to be efficient. There would be an absolute legal mess if a person did not know how to communicate in the right manner.