Lawyer vs. Paralegal

<p>What are the differences between being a lawyer and paralegal? I know that paralegals help lawyers and have less stress/responsibility, sort of like how a nurse or tech helps a doctor..but what are some specific differences between the type of things that each one does on a daily basis? What are the pros and cons of each?
Thank you...
(btw...if I do choose to go into the law profession I'd want to be a criminal prosecuting attorney for the state..anyone have any insight on what L's and PL's in that field do?)</p>