Paralegal Market Sudbury Ontario

Hello,
My name is Steve Laurin and I am conducting a survey to determine the feasibility of opening a paralegal practice here in Sudbury. Paralegals have recently become members of the law society and are able to provide legal services to the general public. Your opinion will greatly influence the results of the survey. It will take approximately 2-3 minutes to complete the questionnaire and your participation in this study is completely voluntary and strictly confidential.

1. Section 1

Pre qualification questions

2. Are you 18 years of age or older?

Yes

No

3. If you or a family member required legal services, would you be the person whom would schedule a consultation with a lawyer or paralegal?

Yes

No

4. Who, in your household, would make the decision to hire a paralegal or lawyer?

I alone would make the decision

I and another family member

Another family member only

Other _____________________ (please identify)

5. Awareness of Paralegals and the Legal Services they provide

6. Are you familiar with the term "Paralegal"?

Yes

No

7. What is a paralegal?

1. I don't know

2. A paraglider who flies like an eagle

3. A law clerk

4. A lawyer

5. A member of the Law Society who provides legal services

8. What is the difference between a paralegal and a lawyer?

1. A paralegal works for a lawyer and is like his/her secretary

2. A paralegal does all the paperwork and the lawyer goes to court

3. A paralegal is like a lawyer but can't do everything a lawyer can do

4. There is no difference