They are able to perform all the important tasks an
in-house paralegal can, including helping lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. They may also fact check, analyze and organize information, prepare written reports, legal arguments and motions, and organize and track files of case documents.
Virtual paralegals can also assist with drafting contracts, mortgages and separation agreements, as well as assist with the preparation of tax returns, the establishment of trust funds, and the planning of estates. As well, virtual paralegals may assist with maintaining law office records and documents.
Kurt Danskin, CEO and President, of Office Remote Control, LLC recently announced the company's plans to add a Virtual Paralegal Division. In the June 16
th onlineprnews.com press release, Danskin was quoted as saying: ''We will have a virtual paralegal for every legal setting you can imagine.'' The company currently has expert paralegals in a variety of areas, including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, small claims, criminal law, and medical.
Office Remote Control, formed in 2008, has found a niche market with virtual paralegals, as the company has found that although
paralegal services are in high demand, smaller law offices find it challenging to keep a full-time paralegal on the payroll.
A virtual paralegal - an independent contractor who takes responsibility for his or her own training, taxes and health benefits, among other things - seems to be the answer for many.
Jason Powell, CFO of Office Remote Control was quoted as saying: ''In the first 24 hours of advertising for paralegals, we had over 100 resumes submitted.''
The company offers 250+ products and services for individuals and companies.
