More than ever before, your clients are demanding lower-cost, yet high-value legal services, which is exactly why you should be concerned with the certifications of the paralegals you work with. Whether you are are a solo or in a large firm; employ one paralegal or one hundred paralegals; occasionally contract with freelance paralegals or use…
Welcome and thank you for checking out my paralegal blog. I wanted to have several posts written before my “grand opening” so that you could browse around and get a feel for what I have to offer. Here are a few things I hope to accomplish with this site: to help you make the most…
There are plenty of famous movies about attorneys, but really only one about a paralegal. I recently re-watched the movie Erin Brockovich. The first time I saw it in 2000 I was entertained by it; this time I was inspired by it. I also noticed some traits I share in common with Ms. Brockovich, as…
The legal profession has seen a proliferation of paralegal titles and job descriptions. The trend will continue as several states consider regulating the profession and making distinctions between various types of paralegals. There has been much debate over who can and cannot call themselves a paralegal. This article will take a look the most common…
The hard drive on my laptop recently gave up the ghost. My entire life and business are stored on my laptop so it could have been disastrous. Thankfully, I had a back up plan in place and did not lose any information. It did cause me to think carefully about the inevitable “interruptions” in running a…
Attorneys looking for a paralegal to hire full-time, part-time or on a contract basis will be faced with a variety of titles and credentials. Paralegals are not a licensed profession, but credentials are offered by the national paralegal organizations on a voluntary basis. This is a quick reference guide to the most commonly used national…