A Day in the Life of a Paralegal at a Legal Services Company
A typical day for Stephanie, a paralegal, involves managing email correspondence, organizing files ("saving it to the client's files"), and prioritizing tasks using Google Tasks and spreadsheets to meet deadlines. The work includes drafting documents, client communication, and extensive calendaring, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the role.
Communication, Organization, Time Management, Legal Technology, Client Communication
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Stephanie Henriquez
Paralegal
Legal Services Company
UCLA: 2018
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History, Art History
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Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Daily tasks include checking emails, saving documents to client files, and using Google Tasks for organization.
2. Deadlines are managed using spreadsheets and Google Tasks to track progress and prioritize tasks.
3. The job involves drafting documents, responding to emails, contacting clients, and scheduling appointments.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a paralegal look like?
I come into the office and give you a breakdown of my day. I check all my email correspondence and save anything from defense counsel to the client's files.
This also involves backtracking my Google Tasks, which keep me organized. If I have any deadlines or need to refer to sheets that help me navigate what I need to work on, I use those.
From there, I work through my deadlines. This can include drafting documents, responding to emails, making calls to clients, communicating with them, and also calendaring many things. So, that's my typical day.