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  • Consumer Notice:

    Charlotte L. Ruse, Legal Document Assistant & Notary Public|Feb 14, 2015

    Effective Jan. 1, 2001, Business and Professions Code Section 6400 et seq. redefined “paralegal” to mean only those who work for and are supervised by attornies. A “legal document assistant” is authorized under California law to prepare legal documents for consumers. Paralegals may not work independently for consumers. What can a legal document assistant do? At your direction, LDAs can complete court forms for you. LDAs may file forms with the court and have them served. LDAs may also supply...

  • Consumer Notice

    Charlotte L. Ruse, LDA|Aug 2, 2014

    Effective January 1, 2001, Business and Professions Code Section 6400 et seq. redefined “paralegal” to mean only those who work for and are supervised by attorneys. A “legal document assistant” is authorized under California law to prepare legal documents for consumers. Paralegals may not work independently for consumers. What can a Paralegal do? A paralegal assists an attorney in preparation of legal documents, gathering facts, performing research, interviewing witnesses, and other tasks a...