A paralegal is a legal professional who assists advocates, law firms, courts, legal departments, and clients in performing various legal and administrative tasks. Although a paralegal does not normally have the authority to practise law independently or represent clients as an advocate, the effectiveness of legal work depends significantly on the skills possessed by a competent paralegal. In the context of legal research and application of laws, a paralegal should possess a combination of legal knowledge, research ability, communication skills, technological competence, and professional ethics. First, a paralegal should have a basic understanding of law and legal terminology. Knowledge of fundamental concepts of civil, criminal, constitutional, contractual, family, labour, and procedural laws enables the paralegal to understand legal documents and instructions properly. Familiarity with statutes, rules, regulations, case law, and judicial institutions is essential for carrying out assigned duties accurately. Legal research is one of the most important skills required by a paralegal. A paralegal should be able to identify relevant legal issues, locate applicable statutes and judicial decisions, and collect reliable legal authorities. The ability to use legal databases, law reports, government websites, legal journals, digests, and online research platforms is particularly valuable. A good paralegal should also be capable of distinguishing between primary sources, such as legislation and judgments, and secondary sources, such as commentaries and legal