Paralegal Edmonton

An Independent Paralegal is a non-lawyer legal professional who provides legal services directly to the public without supervision from a lawyer. Many paralegals who have mastered their role decided to cut out the middleman (lawyers) and provide legal services directly to the public. This is awesome for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer and have limited options. Independent paralegals truly are a lifeline for people who would otherwise not have access to legal support. There are many extremely skilled independent paralegals that go above and beyond and provide quality support to the public.

An independent paralegal with proper education, training and experience can truly make a difference to access to justice in the Province of Alberta. Independent paralegals do not compete with the traditional legal services provided by lawyers. Paralegals provide a limited range of services compared to lawyers. The people who hire paralegals are usually people who could not afford to hire a lawyer or have lost trust in lawyers due to negative experiences in the past.

Paralegals fill the gap between people who make too much money for Legal Aid but not enough to hire a lawyer. Paralegals cannot provide legal advice, but they can provide helpful guidance with navigating the court system, filling out paperwork, filing, serving documents and more. Independent paralegals all bring their own unique skills and abilities, educational background and employment history to their practice, so it is extremely important to make sure what they have to offer matches what you need. Not all independent paralegals are equal.

For more information, contact us. The Edmonton Family Network was designed to be used as a resource for anyone dealing with a difficult family situation. The Edmonton Family Network is familiar with the current limitations of the legal system and the barriers many people face trying to access and afford legal services. The Edmonton Family Network connects you with affordable resources and service providers in the Edmonton and surrounding areas.