Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Paralegal Science] From Eastern Kentucky University

aralegals performs tasks such as preparing litigation documents for attorney signature, drafting forms for a variety of cases such as estate matters, divorce filings, and bankruptcies, and communicating with potential and current clients. The EKU Paralegal Program is designed to provide students with theoretical substantive legal knowledge as well as practical paralegal skills. The program strives to educate paralegals who have excellent written and oral communication skills and can provide exceptional legal support for attorneys throughout the country.

What Paralegals do?

Paralegals and do the following:

• Investigate and gather the facts of a case
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
• Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Write or summarize reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages
• Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
• Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
• File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
• Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions