Job Description of a Corporate Paralegal Secretary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts rapid employment growth for paralegals over the next ten years, especially in the areas of law that most affect corporate legal departments.

Employee Relations

A corporate paralegal secretary may assist with the basic legal aspects of employee relations, such as developing employee contracts or negotiating employee benefits.

Report Preparation

The preparation and filing of reports or other documents such as letters of incorporation, tax forms or SEC filings often make up the majority of a corporate paralegal's duties.

Regulation

A corporate paralegal may also be required to monitor regulations pertinent to their employer, and advise the legal staff about regulation changes and how to comply with them.

Considerations

It is becoming more and more common for corporations to replace lawyers with skilled paralegals, and as a result, the responsibilities of corporate paralegals are increasing.

Management

Experienced corporate paralegals working with large legal departments may take on management roles, leading a team of paralegals on varying projects.

References

• BLS: Paralegals and Legal Assistants