Who works at a lawyer’s office
Some lawyers work on their own while others work with assistants and other lawyers. Before you meet with a lawyer, it will be helpful to the different staff that may work in a legal office.
Lawyers have a law degree from an accredited university and complete the Law Society's Admission Program. Your lawyer may also assign some of the more routine parts of your file to lawyers with lower billing rates to reduce costs.
Paralegals prepare letters and court documents under the supervision of a lawyer and are permitted to give certain legal advice under the supervision of a lawyer.
Legal assistants are specially trained staff who work under the lawyer’s supervision to prepare legal documents or do research.
Articled students are law school graduates who are training to be lawyers. They often do research and conduct interviews. Articled students are also allowed to represent you on certain types of court matters.