Finding the right education to embark on your paralegal career will depend on the kind of research you undertake. There are a few methods you can use to look up programs and find out which program will be the most useful option. Professional Opinion One way you can find out the right paralegal program is to speak with an attorney or paralegal. These people might be the most helpful information sources to … [Read more...]
The American Bar Association and Paralegals
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) member group, the Standing Committee on Paralegals, uses ABA standards to approve education programs for professionals in the field. Education programs for those in the paralegal field must seek approval through the Standing Committee’s Approval Commission, which determines whether an educational program meets the rigorous standards of the American Bar Association. … [Read more...]
The National Association of Legal Assistants
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
About the NALA The National Association of Legal Assistants is also known as the NALA. This association is a professional association for paralegals and legal assistants. The National Association of Legal Assistants is a non-profit organization that thrives to bring professional development programs and continuing education programs to all paralegals. The National Association of Legal Assistants welcomes … [Read more...]
How to Write a Paralegal Resume
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Paralegals face stiff competition for jobs. This guide to writing a paralegal resume will help paralegals to write an eye catching resume that will get you noticed and get a job interview. Personal Contact Information At the top of the resume you should include your personal contact information. This includes your first and last name, your home address, contact phone numbers and an e-mail address. Look at … [Read more...]
Federal Paralegal Requirements
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Paralegals are also referred to as “legal assistants.” The primary duties of this non-lawyer professional is to assist with legal services, as assigned by their employer, a board certified, qualified lawyer. In the United States, paralegals are not subject to federal, state or local government regulations as with some jurisdictions outside the US such as Canada. Therefore paralegals are not regarded as officers … [Read more...]
Government Paralegal Jobs
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Working as a paralegal in government tends to operate a bit differently than on the private side. While many government offices follow the traditional model of private law offices where paralegals are assigned to specific attorneys and work as their support, right-hand, government personnel processes force differences in the way such staff operate. For those looking for a paralegal career in the public arena, … [Read more...]
Paralegal Niches
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many attorneys focus largely on one area of the law and need a paralegal with expertise in that niche to perform the bulk of the work in the office while the attorney focuses on going to court. Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a legal niche area where it is possible for a trained paralegal to do nearly all the work, other than representing the client in bankruptcy court. A paralegal with expertise can screen most … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is a growing need for paralegals. As one of the highest growing careers, a prospective paralegal has to understand what the job description entails. There are many differences in the job description depending on the degree the paralegal has. A paralegal can have a diploma certificate, an associates degree, a bachelors degree or even a masters degree. A diploma certificate is the type of degree level that … [Read more...]
Why Lawyers Need Paralegals
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gone are the days when a solo attorney can generate enough income on his own--enter the Paralegal, also known as a Legal Assistant. More and more attorneys are turning to paralegals to assist and support them and generate more money and clients. Attorneys often hire a legal assistant to do administrative tasks as well as legal tasks. It is All About Billable Hours If an attorney works forty hours per week, … [Read more...]
Paralegal Job Market
September 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Paralegals are in Strong Demand The paralegal profession has undergone major changes during the last few years. Some states have even seen court proceedings to change the job title, duties, the skills, and educational requirements. This has been largely due to unhappy attorneys who have found paralegals taking some of their workload as well as their net income. This is particularly true in the areas of family law, … [Read more...]