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Paralegal or Legal Administrative Assistant: Which Role Should You Outsource?
If you’ve ever posted a job opening for a “legal assistant” and received resumes for everything from receptionists to trained researchers, you’re not alone. Even in the legal industry, the line between a paralegal and a legal administrative assistant is constantly blurred, and it’s costing firms time, money, and hiring clarity. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics groups paralegals and legal assistants under a single occupational category, which doesn’t help. But the American Bar Association, along with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and the National Association of Legal Secretaries (NALS), all draw a clear line…