Law firm employees typically include ASSOCIATES, which are lawyers who have recently graduated from law school and are working in a law firm to gain experience. They are supervised by more experienced lawyers and often work on research, document drafting, and other tasks. Paralegals (9 letters) are non-lawyers who provide support to lawyers by researching legal issues, preparing documents, and helping with client communication. Legal secretaries (12 letters) are administrative professionals who provide clerical support to lawyers, such as typing, filing, and scheduling appointments.