Why the Traditional Paralegal Doesn't Stand a Chance August 2014 | Page 2

Chapter One The Biggest Change Agent What is the biggest change agent in the legal field today? Just get on a website and get the proper forms and related instructions. Why? Lawyers and paralegals no longer perform many duties because of what is now found easily online. With a click of a mouse, the client is now in charge. In fact, some lawyers are actually giving away these services as a “loss leader” marketing tool to attract clients for other legal services. Legalzoom changed the way clients now receive legal services: DYI or Do It Yourself law. No longer do clients have to pay huge legal fees for wills, divorce, incorporations, trademarks, adoptions and other legal actions.