Can a virtual paralegal work for an attorney in a different state?
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We asked two attorneys in the United States if a virtual paralegal can work for an attorney in a different state. They both answered yes. We hope you enjoy their responses.
What one lawyer calls a paralegal may not be what another lawyer calls a paralegal. One paralegal may have decades of on the job experience and no formal schooling and the other may have a paralegal degree and nothing else.
A virtual paralegal can service any state as long as their duties do not require anything more than a cursory knowledge of that state’s law or procedures. Filing requirements, among other things, may vary from different counties in a state and from state to state. A deposition summary is the same in all jurisdictions; however, an original petition and a motion to suppress will vary from court to court and state to state.
So, in short, the answer is a very limited yes. The better answer is hire someone locally who understands the nuances of the court in which you practice. They will be able to serve you and ultimately your clients better.
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