U.S. General Accounting Office
Survey of Supervisors at U.S. Attorneys' Offices (GAO-04-616SP)
Q45. In your opinion, would it be feasible for existing or newly hired paralegal specialists to assume some of the legal duties (e.g., drafting motions and correspondence, writing briefs, etc.) currently performed by Assistant U.S. Attorneys in your unit?

Definitely yes (percent) Probably yes (percent) Probably no (percent) Definitely no (percent) Number of respondents
25.1 34.7 28.7 11.4 501