We are always on the lookout for interesting and helpful legal information. Normally, we look for information about a particular area of law. But, in going through a list of abandoned domains, we found this one, about paralegal support. Now, it looks like this website was previously dedicated to providing… Continue reading
As I prepared to explain what paralegals are, I thought it only appropriate to begin with a brief overview of the profession itself. Albeit true to form, my explanation of paralegals is longer than anticipated, so I’ve decided to use a brief overview of the profession as a precursor and… Continue reading
A couple of recent events led me to prepare this final section on the overview of the paralegal profession. Namely, clarification of formal requirements as they pertain to paralegal licensure and paralegal regulation. Not long ago I was talking with an attorney friend, answering her questions about the paralegal profession, the… Continue reading
Are you getting the most out of your paralegals? If you don’t have paralegals, but are getting ready to start using them in your practice, do you know how to maximize their potential? The paralegal profession was created to take a load off of attorneys by allowing paralegals to perform much of… Continue reading
A couple weeks ago, Above the Law published an excellent article by New York attorney Joshua Stein. Mr. Stein’s article, From the Career Files: How to Supervise a Secretary or Assistant, is an excellent article well worth mentioning with 21 detailed tips and advice for effectively working with any type of assistant. The article… Continue reading
You’ve thought long and hard, considered the pros and cons, and are ready to take the leap. You may have even found a service you’re interested in retaining. Now, how do you take that first step to move forward and get started? The freelance paralegal or paralegal support service you’ve… Continue reading
This fourth and final article in the mini-series discussing the challenges various types of law practices face today considers quite possibly the most challenged of them all – agency legal departments. Previously discussed was the challenges faced by solo practitioners and small firms, law firms, and corporate legal departments. Of all these workplaces,… Continue reading
I’m sure most of you have heard of Legal Talk Network. Legal Talk Network has great shows for legal professionals. So many so that listing just a few would be a disservice to the rest. If you’re not familiar with the shows that are available, I’ll let you take a look… Continue reading
A couple weeks ago, Above the Law published an excellent article by New York attorney Joshua Stein. Mr. Stein’s article, From the Career Files: How to Supervise a Secretary or Assistant, is an excellent article well worth mentioning with 21 detailed tips and advice for effectively working with any type of assistant. The article… Continue reading
How do paralegals and paralegal support services improve the lines of communication between your clients and your office? How does that affect client satisfaction? Communication largely determines the level of client satisfaction. When a paralegal is assigned to a client’s case, the client has the opportunity to build a relationship with someone… Continue reading