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Paralegals, Day In and Day Out
I’m a fan of state paralegal days and weeks, and have posted regarding some of the declarations promulgated by governors designating these events. So I was pleased to see lawcrossing.com’s article on paralegal days. I especially like the Michigan statement … Continue reading
Proving Prevailing Paralegal Rates
Image via Wikipedia Legal.com brings us another case in which the court has ruled on the reasonableness of paralegal fees as part of an award of attorney’s fees: MARTINEZ v. JOHARY Case No. 5:08-cv-148-Oc-10GRJ. This case is a bit more straight-forward … Continue reading
“Googling” Judges in the Court Room… Supreme Court Says OK
Image via Wikipedia Courtrooms have been or most are equipped with Wi Fi Internet access. If you’re like me, you were the paralegal sitting outside of the courtroom are to get some research done, while your lawyer in the courtroom … Continue reading
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Choosing the Right Paralegal Courses
Image via Wikipedia Paralegals typically have a bachelor’s degree to help them professionally assist lawyers or corporations and government agencies dealing with the law. Paralegals help lawyers navigate the large amounts of paperwork generated in legal proceedings by indexing, photocopying, … Continue reading
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Tagged American Bar Association, Berkeley College, Education, Kaplan University, Law, Paralegal, Saint Leo University, United States
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How To Become A Paralegal
These days there are a number of options open to those who wish to enter specific fields, and the field of paralegal work is no exception. After you have all of the facts in hand, you will then be prepared … Continue reading
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Duties and Responsibilities Of A Paralegal Professional
Although paralegals work in a diverse range of businesses, almost all are employed in either law firms, government or government entities, or in corporate legal sections. Within these entities, paralegals are normally responsible for a areas that include bankruptcy (both … Continue reading
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A Look at Paralegal Jobs
Paralegals support lawyers by organizing the massive amounts of paperwork law offices generate, running the office smoothly, helping to draft documents and interviewing witnesses. Paralegals may work for lawyers, corporations, or government agencies. In general, a college degree is sufficient … Continue reading
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Are You Considering Paralegal Work?
Paralegals are not legal secretaries. Paralegal work involves duties that are of a legal nature, often appearing on behalf of a lawyer when talking to clients, witnesses, or others involved in a particular case. Because a paralegal is appearing on … Continue reading
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