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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In what way is she qualified to be a paralegal? I work at a law firm. We require paralegals to have bachelors degrees. Actually, we are hiring for one now.

Here are some of the duties: 
Prepare, file, and track various IRS tax election forms, including Section 83(b), Forms 8832, 8875, 2553, 1023, and SS-4 to obtain EINs.
Communicate with the IRS, clients, attorneys, and other agencies regarding tax filings.
Compile, distribute, and track documents for signatures, maintain original records, and oversee document distribution.
Collaborate with tax group section members and various practice groups to provide support.
Identify and resolve issues related to tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of tax documents and legal submissions.

Here are some of the required qualifications and skills: 
Strong knowledge of tax regulations and procedures at the federal level.
Proficiency in legal research tools and government databases.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and legal case management software.

I can't see how a college sophomore could be capable of any of this beyond proficient in MS Office. I just looked at the qualifications for a paralegal at another law firm - even their ... for lack of a better term, baby paralegal job, would be too advanced for your daughter.  This job she got is shady AF. And it being unpaid is flat out illegal. [/quote]

I worked in a law firm (paid) after my freshman year. There are plenty of menial tasks paralegals can delegate to a smart kid.

I was at a big firm so I had no interaction with any of the lawyers. And the job was boring as heck. But it looked good on my resume. After college I was a paralegal for 2 years before grad school. We had college interns all year (at the time they were from Dartmouth doing their fall or winter quarter off campus). [/quote]

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