Some personalities and particular skill sets are better suited to the paralegal profession than others.
Today’s paralegal needs to be computer savvy and be able to stay on top of new programs and technologies as they come out.
An effective paralegal needs to be outgoing without being overly chatty.
Being highly organized and attentive to small details is an absolute must for paralegals A good legal assistant doesn’t overreact under pressure. A good paralegal will quickly be able to find flaws in documents, assist with billing and other functions, to keep the law office on track and profitable. They are expected to catch errors made by others and to make sure everyone who needs to know, is aware of important dates. Excellent spelling, grammar, and the ability to check these is a must. Paralegals are expected to be good writers and editors.