Can I Hire Independent Paralegal Services Instead of a Lawyer?
Independent Paralegals
An independent paralegal is a freelancer who deals with specific legal tasks and paperwork. While they can assist with certain legal matters, they aren’t able to do all the same things as a lawyer—they can’t give legal advice that extends beyond common knowledge, but they are able to help you with document services for a smaller fee than that of a lawyer.
Scope of Services Offered
Paralegals can either assist attorneys with their in-house legal practice or offer select services to the general public or businesses according to their state laws. They can assist with typing up contracts, real estate documents, letters and notices, compliance and operation documents for businesses, estate planning documents such as powers of attorney, wills and trusts and other planning documents and more. Many of these individuals also have the ability to notarize documents for you, which can save time and hassle when having legal documents prepared. Many have specialized areas of expertise like business operations, HR, judgments and collections, finance, real estate, mortgages, mobile services and more.
Limitation on Offerings
While independent paralegal services can be quite affordable and even extensive, there are things that these individuals aren't able to do, such as: set legal fees for your case, represent you in court, give you legal advice, and undertake representation. Those services are reserved for licensed attorneys. Otherwise, their clerical services are quite similar to a lawyer’s and often come at a much more affordable price. Independent paralegal services can help you save money and get the results you desire through select options, products and programs that they may be offering.
Whether you need a notary public or assistance with documents, marketing, business operations consulting or selects products and programs, the team at CJC Paralegal Services can help! Visit them online to book a call or service at your convenience or call (315) 768-6315.
