When working in a law office, all too often the politics of the office can interfere with getting the job done. Those who work in the legal professional tend to be somewhat conservative when operating in a business atmosphere. As …
Paralegals play an indispensable role in the legal industry. But considering that paralegals have a job description that includes handling potentially sensitive information – information that could play a vital role in the judicial process – many people wonder if …
It is not commonly known outside the legal profession what paralegals do on a daily basis. Most people know that paralegals go through extensive training, but the rest is somewhat mysterious, which is unfortunate since the work that’s done is …
There are some things that you can’t learn in a classroom, as many paralegals will tell you. The first year as a paralegal is a challenging one for many individuals, as there is always a considerable learning curve. A recent …
Would you know the perfect paralegal job if it was staring you right in the face? What if it was in the form of a temporary job? Not many paralegals view a temp position as a step in the right …
Is FEMA better off as an independent agency? The U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) seems to think so. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was originally an independent agency until it was merged with, and …
The paralegal profession has been shaped over the years to better define it and its position within the legal system. Its transformation has been helped along by professional associations and groups, such as the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), …
An American Bar Association publication entitled, Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims, revealed that more than 34 percent of all malpractice claims are due to calendar-related errors and that about 70 percent of all malpractice claims are against law firms with …
The paralegal profession is no different from others, as it involves competing against a gaggle of qualified candidates and hoping that your education and skills come out on top. One of the best ways you can set yourself apart from …