please use the following website as resources NALA,AAFPE, National Federation of Paralegal Associations, and NALS, in addition to any other helpful and reputable sources or websites that you find.

Of course APUS' Richard G. Trefry library is also an excellent resource.

1. What is the definition of a Paralegal? What is the definition of a Legal Assistant? How, are they different, if at all?

2. What are the qualifications of a Paralegal?

3. What are some of the general attributes of a Paralegal? Such as effective listening skills, superior writing skills, etc. What attribute(s) do you think is most important and why?

Please make sure you follow all of the instructions previously provided for discussions.