How do the roles of paralegals and mediators differ? Check all that apply. Responses Paralegals are knowledgeable about legal work and paperwork; mediators work to solve disputes without the court venue. Paralegals are knowledgeable about legal work and paperwork; mediators work to solve disputes without the court venue. Paralegals conduct research, organize documents and write reports; mediators clarify issues, cost less than court costs, and save time. Paralegals conduct research, organize documents and write reports; mediators clarify issues, cost less than court costs, and save time. Paralegals have bachelor’s degrees in English, transcribe testimony, and attend hearings; mediators try some cases in court, and write briefs. Paralegals have bachelor’s degrees in English, transcribe testimony, and attend hearings; mediators try some cases in court, and write briefs. Paralegals need technical school training, check spellling and grammar; mediators will often solve issues between two parties by using voice writing.
