TV shows about lawyers and paralegals are notoriously inaccurate when it comes to both the law and to the daily operations of the average law firm. Sex and intrigue are always more central to the plot line than any actual …
Even if almost no one who works outside the field believes it, any paralegal will tell you that ethics really are the cornerstone of law. In fact, some people might say that adhering to ethical standards of conduct is the …
The paralegal profession first emerged in the 1960s in response to the high cost of retaining an attorney at a time when the demand for legal services was growing. Originally, they were viewed as legal secretaries with a little extra …
You didn’t slave away in a paralegal program and bust your hump in interview after interview so you could push paper around all day. Welcome to the modern world, where you’re a lot more likely to be pushing a mouse …
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States set off a flurry of evaluation and speculation in a wide spectrum of industries and professions, not the least of which has been in the world of labor law …
Paralegals often face questions about the extent and limitations of their role in the legal system. These parameters are poorly defined in most states, leaving a substantial gray area that has caused many people to call for professional licensing …
Long hours, tight deadlines, and demanding clients can push even the calmest, most composed paralegal to the edge. And then there are the attorneys to deal with. You’re confident that you’re on top of your game. Client files are organized, …
Paralegals watch clients make dumb decisions about representation all the time, but it’s more disconcerting than usual when it’s the president of the United States. Many probably got just that feeling when they heard that President Trump had selected New …