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
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
You may recall from past posts what paralegals can and can’t do for their attorneys and what, in general, constitutes unauthorized practice of law (UPL) — those things that a paralegal cannot do for you. Today it is my honor to share with you a guest article from Vicki Voisin, ACP, that… Continue reading
Just knowing how the paralegal profession came about (the reason for its development) provides much insight into the role of paralegals. Similarly, the paralegal definition itself explains the type of support paralegals provide. Knowing these things, however, stops short of explaining what a paralegal can (and can’t) do for you. Paralegals: What… Continue reading
You may already be aware of some of the tasks paralegals can perform for you and how paralegal support services help you, your practice, and your bottom line. And, while I love that we can alleviate so much of our attorneys’ stress and help their practices so much, it may just be the clients who… Continue reading
Do you need more time or support, but aren’t sure how to get it or what you could delegate? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. In fact, from talking with attorneys, I’d say you’re in the majority. The good news is, it is possible to be in the minority. To get you moving… Continue reading
You’ve heard about the many benefits of utilizing paralegals and paralegal support services. Those benefits include more time, less stress, increased morale, a better work-life balance, increased profits, and reduced legal fees for clients. The details are highlighted throughout Paralegal Support 101 and are discussed regularly in the legal community. If you’ve… Continue reading
Whether you’re thinking about hiring a paralegal or retaining paralegal support services for the first time, you’ll benefit both personally and professionally from the support – as will your clients. Here are just a few of those benefits. 1. More Time. Having a paralegal on your team, whether regular or on-call,… Continue reading