Organize, Research and Write: Paralegal Business Card

The paralegal is an integral cog in the law firm machine. Responsible for both administrative as well as research tasks, the paralegal is the bridge between client and lawyer. Offering a variety of services and skills, the paralegal needs a business card that reflects their multifaceted abilities.

Essential information on the paralegal’s business card is the associated law firm, office location and usual contact numbers and e-mail addresses. Just be sure to put your personal office or cubicle phone number and not that of your boss. The same goes with company e-mails and fax numbers. Your job is to make your lawyer’s life a little easier so don’t increase their phone time.

The title or job description on the paralegal’s business card should be as informative as possible. Use the opportunity to assert your skill set. There is a large difference in the mind of clients and potential employers between “paralegal” and “certified paralegal” just as there is a difference between “legal secretary,” “legal assistant” and “Attorney X’s secretary.” The business card should suit your needs and the title you choose should reflect your freelance or law firm position.

Avoid over designing your paralegal’s business card. You are not a lawyer but are representing a legal firm and should set a serious, proficient yet confident tone with your design choices. Stick to the three color rule and reduce it to two colors if you can. Simple but elegant is a key concept here.

Check with your human resources department before creating your paralegal business card. There may be an established template in place for your particular position and skill set that includes the company logo and colors. If this isn’t the case and you can design your own, be sure it works with the whole and shows unity in both color choice and tone.

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