Why I Want To Be A Legal Assistant

I currently work in an attorney’s office. The best way to efficiently utilize the skills of volunteers would involve setting them up in clerical positions or using them for advertising purposes around the community. The office I work for primarily handles probate and guardianship cases. If we could educate volunteers on the benefits of setting up a will or obtaining a legal guardianship of those who can no longer care for themselves, they would be able to share that information with potential clients. This would allow the firm to gain additional business, while also proving important information to those in the community. It would be especially beneficial for the office if we could recruit volunteers that have experience in specific positions, such as a legal assistant;

Additionally, we need to be aware that both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards motivate volunteers (Pynes, 2013, p. 381). Although some people choose to volunteer for potential rewards from the organization, that isn’t everyone’s reasons. Some people simply enjoy the rewarding feeling that they get from knowing they are donating their time to an organization that they are passionate about. It is obvious that volunteers provide financial benefits for the organizations they work for, which is quite important for public and non-profit organizations on a budget; however, there are a multitude of other impacts they make as well. For example, volunteers are able to reduce the workload of full time employees at the organization, which would likely increase their experience in the workplace and their motivation. Organizations can also expect to increase the amount of work they are able to complete in a given time period due to a greater workforce that wouldn’t affect their