Legal Practice Assistants are educated for entry-level positions in the legal profession. They perform clerical duties related to a lawyer’s practice.
https://mylcsc.lcsc.edu/business-technology/degree-programs/legal-practice-assistant/Paralegals are educated and/or experienced support staff who work under the supervision and direction of attorneys. They draft correspondence, memoranda, and legal and other documents.
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