One of the many duties a paralegal may undertake is acting as a liaison between expert witnesses and attorneys. The paralegal is often behind-the-scenes coordinating, evaluating and scheduling with the expert witness to insure that the testimony has maximum impact. …
For most paralegals, the work day consists of combing through files and helping to prepare for upcoming court cases. It is not often that this is interrupted by the sounds of gunfire and a physical fitness test, but for Theresa …
Advocate Capital, Inc. and the American Association for Justice (AAJ) announced its choice for the 2015 Paralegal of the Year recipient as Christine Flynn from Haggerty, Golderg, Schleifer & Kupersmith P.C. based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James C. Haggerty nominated the …
In today’s volatile job market it is often hard to choose a career that has benefits not only today, but also far into the future. The paralegal profession is one that withstood the test of time and continues to evolve …
Law professors and paralegals recently visited students at Skyline College in San Bruno, California to give them an in-depth look at the paralegal profession. Speakers discussed a variety of options for entering law school, how to begin a career as …
San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX recently inducted twelve students into Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) paralegal honor society. This is a great triumph for these students as the qualifications for acceptance are tough. Students must meet the following requirements: Maintain …
An Illinois resident has become the first Paralegal Studies major to pass the Illinois Bar exam. Sarmistha Banerjee spent a good chunk of her academic career pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology when she made the sudden decision to change career …
27 million people live in Texas. Only nine paralegals who have become board certified in criminal law reside there, however. Carrie Hall is among those elite nine. In 1993, Hall started her career as a secretary in the Smith County …
Many young paralegals dream of one day working as an attorney at either a prestigious law firm or a large corporation. This type of career advancement requires skill, determination, unwavering commitment and of course, consistent hard work. Shawn Harju is …