The document discusses the roles of paralegals and legal assistants. It notes that while paralegals and legal assistants perform similar functions in assisting lawyers, their precise roles and educational requirements may differ depending on location. Paralegals generally focus more on legal casework, document drafting, and research, while legal assistants focus more on administrative tasks. For employment, paralegals' background is scrutinized for law-related experience, while legal assistants' background is examined for secretarial or clerical experience. Both careers require research skills and offer various educational programs for career advancement.