List and describe the major tasks that paralegals may perform

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Paralegals may perform the following tasks:

Interviewing clients and witnessesâ€"to gather relevant facts and information about a lawsuit, for example.

Calendaring and tracking important deadlinesâ€"such as the dates when certain documents must be filed with the court.

Conducting legal researchâ€"to identify, analyze, and summarize the appropriate laws, court decisions, or regulations that apply to a client's case.

Drafting legal documentsâ€"such as legal correspondence, documents to be filed with the courts, and interoffice memoranda.

Other tasks that paralegals may perform include: conducting legal investigations, organizing and maintaining client files, and coordinating legal proceedings.

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