Associate Degree in Paralegal

It is a full fledged training preparing the individuals helping them enter the work force soon after completion. * Associate's of Art in Paralegal ' This course teaches students communication in a legal setup, problem solving and other exercises in which they learn to merge concepts from various legal frameworks and learn effective legal research techniques. It is a fundamental course for all further specialized studies in law. * Associate's Paralegal Degree - It involves study of law courses and other subjects like Math, Science and English, together with a practical training on paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-03-20 06:29:39

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Work-At-Home Real Estate Attorney - Virtual Vocations

A busy national commercial real estate firm seeks a real estate attorney.  The candidate must be from the Tampa, Florida, area.  This attorney can work at home from this area.Qualifications include: experience preparing boiler plate and individual contracts, receivership assignments, demand letters, leases, property management collections, and general litigation  Location: Work from home in the Tampa, Florida areaCompensation: TBD  Work at Home PT Real Estate Assistant An investor needs correspondence and general office assistance, starting at about eight hours per [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 09:10:06

Can You Get A Law Degree Online Reasonably Priced?

A Legal Secretary Certificate Program is a sure fire way to learn the skills employers look for in a legal secretary or administrative assistant. Some of the duties of a Legal Secretary include preparing legal documents, correspondences, and various paperwork necessary to aid attorneys in trial. The program requires around 35 credit hours at about $300 per hour. Total expenses total around $12,000…” • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy  Is it the thought of changing society that fuels your interest in law? Then the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-01 01:41:25

Aaron Broussard's ex-wife fired from Jefferson Parish job | NOLA.com

Former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard's ex-wife was fired Friday from her $65,000 parish job as a paralegal supervisor after revelations that she actually worked in another department and should have been paid at least $22,000 less. Karen Parker, who divorced Broussard in October, processed parish identification cards for the security department, a job that has a $43,000 salary cap. However, she was paid the higher salary for the legal department job in violation of parish policies, according to payroll records. "Her position has been discontinued, and she is no longer employed [more...]

Date: 2010-02-06 01:45:00

Law Students Push for Transparency, More Info re Law School ...

Prospective students looking at the summary table for a law school will see the number of grads employed in law firms, but they won’t be able to tell whether they were working as attorneys, law clerks, paralegals, contract attorneys or administrators, Lynch and McEntee write. The national summary report, however, shows that 6.9 percent of all law school graduates in the class of 2008 working at law firms actually held nonlawyer positions. Similarly, would-be students who check out the number of graduates employed in business and industry will find that “in-house counsel with [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 14:55:53

Practical Paralegalism: Today's Quote: Paralegal Jobs Are Safe ...

A blog celebrating paralegals - and sharing a few cautionary tales Lynne DeVenny is a N.C. State Bar Certified Paralegal at Elliot Pishko Morgan P.A. in Winston-Salem, NC. She has over 20 years of work experience in plaintiffs' litigation and specializes in workers’ compensation and serious injury cases. She is the co-author with attorney J. Griffin Morgan of Workers’ Compensation Practice for Paralegals (Carolina Academic Press 2008). A huge fan of social media, she was thrilled to be included in OnlineBestCollege's "100 Top Twitter Feeds for Law Students". View my complete [more...]

Date: 2010-05-02 23:27:00

The Careers and Jobs news websiteWhat Does Your Staff REALLY Want ...

The 2005 "Best Places to Work" program study showed that, contrary to popular opinion, employee satisfaction didn't depend on salary. The most given answer as to what makes a company a great place to work is employee empowerment. And what constitutes employee empowerment? I believe it comes down to a few basic principles, the first of which is encouraging an ownership attitude. ENCOURAGE AN OWNERSHIP ATTITUDE I train staff in practical working skills for a law firm: ethics, professionalism, attorney/staff communication, hard skills, etc. At the beginning of many seminars, staff come [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 08:51:40

Information on Paralegal Work - Interested Administrative Work

Information on Paralegal Work - Interested Administrative Work You could have heard about paralegal or legal assistant. The word paralegal started to develop during the late 1960’s period. It was during which time that the demand for legal functions started out to rise greatly. Because of this condition, law firms encountered heavy workload that they’ve to secure some other peoples aid to be able to undertake the administrative work for them and this is the beginning of paralegal work. Paralegal or legal assistant is a one who does admin operation for lawyers. Paralegal tasks [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 13:50:09

Cover Letter for Paralegal Jobs, Legal Assistant Jobs or Legal …

A legal assistant is also called a paralegal . Both typicaly work under the supervision of an attorney, however, there is a growing trend of independent paralegals who contract with attorney offices to maximize opportunities. … View original post here: Cover Letter for Paralegal Jobs, Legal Assistant Jobs or Legal [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 08:04:28

Info on Paralegal Work - Do You Want To Know How To DO This Function

Info on Paralegal Work - Do You Want To Know How To DO This Function You could have heard related to paralegal or legal assistant. The word paralegal begun to grow during the late period of 1960s. It was during which time which the need for legal operation began to grow tremendously. Because of this situation, law firms experienced large workload that they’ve got to protect additional peoples support to be able to undertake the admin work for them and this is the beginning of paralegal work. Paralegal or legal assistant is a individual who does administrative work for attorneys. [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 14:25:04

what is a paralegal

Do you think you want to be a paralegal? A paralegal career is a good choice, especially if you’re right. You may want to step back and take a look at the real world and before you enter into this job. paralegal salary ranges are high, which is nice but make sure this is something you honestly want to go into. You do not want to waste time to get your training to see that this is not something you enjoy doing. Take a moment to look more closely at what this career has to offer. Paralegal work is very rewarding and interesting. Thoughts of fame and fortune should not be the way you begin [more...]

Date: 2010-05-02 11:23:28

The Wonderful Job of a Paralegal

There is so many reasons to pursue a career as a paralegal.  If you are someone who loves law and enjoys being busy all the time, then this is the career for your.  The paralegal job description is a lot more extensive than what most think.  Their duties are to be almost like the attorney’s highly educated assistant.  They are to research all court cases, court trials and meetings.  Paralegals have to stay up on the current laws for not only the city and state that they work in, but federal law as well.  They help keep things documented and although they are not qualified to give [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 11:47:21

attorney and paralegal jobs md

search attorney jobs and paralegal jobs in md with lawcrossing.com. author: lawcrossing. keywords: attorney jobs paralegal jobs md lawcrossing.com. added: wed, 18 jun 2008 12:16:00 gmt. video codes to display this video on your website! [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 12:16:00

Hone Your Skills Through Legal Assistant Training

Natural talent can be complemented by legal assistant training Coquitlam, BC - March 19, 2010 - The face of a legal assistant is of course as diverse as any other profession, but there are certain characteristics that you'll want to hone through education, if pursuing legal assistant training. Clear and Effective Communication Communication skills are vital for legal assistants, whether through telephone conversations or personal contact with clients. Many times the legal assistant is the first person a client meets, so learning or becoming a "people" person will help in many aspects of the [more...]

Date: 2010-03-22 20:24:18

Paralegal Profession Showcased in New Site

The paralegal profession is one of the fastest growing careers in the U.S. As many career seekers are finding out, becoming a paralegal can pave the way to a legal career without law school and the grueling hours of an attorney. Paralegalsecrets.com contains a vast collection of information related to paralegal careers. The site focuses on the paralegal profession and includes an abundance of free articles, news and resources for those interested in a paralegal career. “The career field is not yet regulated, therefore, individuals working as paralegals often have a large variety of [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 00:55:08

Cengage Learning Lawsuit

Copyright, Trademark, Patent - Copyrights, trademarks, patents, licensing, and general software, content distribution, inventions, works of authorship, etc. cengage , lawsuit , learning What? This has got to be a joke; you are not taking this garbage seriously, are you? This is a con job; nothing more and nothing less and you should not give it an ounce of credence or worry about it. Since when does a “paralegal” write a cease-and-desist letter? If this individual really is a paralegal and not an online hustler, then he should be reported to Illinois State Bar for practicing law [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 21:29:24

Key Influencing Factors For Paralegal Salaries

The average salary for a paralegal is $44,000. You have the option of pursuing this job without special certification, although certification will enhance your pay prospects. Keep in mind that regardless of the exact beginner salary, the paralegal profession has proven to be continuously growing field. Regardless of the state of the economy, lawyer services are always in need. This means that skilled legal assistants will continue to be in demand as long as attorneys are around. There are a number of factors that influence how much a paralegal gets paid. Factors such as market demand, [more...]

Date: 2010-02-25 23:12:17

Paralegal Schools In Fort Worth TX | Legal 101

In an marketplace badly prepared for the large expenses of attorneys, properly qualified and knowledgeable legal assistants are more sought after than in the past.  Paralegal schools in fort worth TX provide several specialties in the paralegal field. There are many legal areas you may select to concentrate on as a legal assistant. In case you are searching for a specific area of expertise, make sure you ask a college consultant if the legal assistant course you are contemplating provides courses in that region. Frequently colleges give a couple of career special areas of practice for [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 11:11:45

average starting paralegal salary

Do you think you want to be a paralegal? If you’re are practicing law, Paralegal career is a good choice Take a look at the real world stepping back before you enter this job. paralegal salary ranges are high, which is nice but make sure this is something you honestly want to go into. You will not want to spend time doing the training if it is something that you will not like doing. Let’s take a closer view of this career and what it provides. It can be very exciting and satisfying to be a paralegal. Delusions of being an Erin Brocovitch may force you to enter into this field What do you [more...]

Date: 2010-02-16 10:21:58

Online Paralegal Schools - The Top Online Paralegal Schools: Where ...

The job outlook remains strong for paralegals, who can receive training through online degree and online certificate programs. ... Average salaries for paralegals in 2008 were about $46000, compared to $110000 for attorneys. However, new law Online Paralegal Schools graduates carry more debtone study found 29 percent finish law school owing $120000 or moreand face a tougher job market, at least in the next few years. Demand for paralegals is expected to grow by 28 percent from 2008 to [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 11:49:19

Jefferson Parish confirms Mike Yenni was paralegal | NOLA.com

Phil Capitanothen-Parish Attorney Tom Wilkinson to then-Finance Director Penny Anderson transferred Yenni from the clerk position to the paralegal job. Yenni said he researched code enforcement issues and oversaw cases adjudicated in 1st Parish Court. "I'm glad I had that training," said Yenni, who left the parish in 1999 to work as an assistant to then-Kenner Mayor Louis Congemi. Yenni's sole opponent in the March 27 election is former Mayor Phil Capitano. Court records of JPMorgan Chase Bank's foreclosure lawsuit against Capitano still have not been updated to reflect Capitano's statement [more...]

Date: 2010-03-20 11:07:09

Paralegal Job Outlook for 2010 and Beyond

The good news for legal support staff is that the trend is to hire paralegals and legal assistants while maintaining conservative hiring practices for attorneys. Comparatively speaking, paralegals can be hired at lower cost than attorneys. Even when the hiring market is not be at its best, paralegals and legal assistants will fare better in difficult economic times. Sue K. Varon, Professional Placement Director, Recruiting [more...]

Date: 2010-04-27 22:26:13

Paralegal Jobs in Philadelphia – LawCrossing.com

Find best Paralegal Jobs in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Paralegal Jobs, Corporate Paralegal Jobs Philadelphia, Legal Jobs, Attorney Jobs with PhiladelphiaAttorneyJobs.com in Philadelphia, PA. Duration : 0:3:56 [more...]

Date: 2009-12-25 02:18:07

Tips On Paralegal Work - Everything You Need To Know Function

Tips On Paralegal Work - Everything You Need To Know Function You may have heard concerning paralegal or legal assistant. The word paralegal began to grow during the late period of 1960s. It was during which time which the consideration in legal operation started to grow enormously. Because of this situation, law firms dealt with large workload that they have to secure some other peoples aid to accomplish the administrative work for them and this is the beginning of paralegal work. Paralegal or legal assistant is a person who does administrative operation for lawyers. Paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 12:40:11

Baton Rouge College

Founded in 1981, Baton Rouge College (BRC) pioneered paralegal education in Louisiana and is currently the largest paralegal college in the state and the only college that specializes in paralegal training in Louisiana. BRC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), a nationwide accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Louisiana Board of Regents for Colleges and Universities. Over the years, Baton Rouge College has very worked very closely with Louisiana’s legal profession. More than 200 Louisiana attorneys [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 11:00:55

how i landed my first paralegal job

A blog celebrating paralegals - and sharing a few cautionary tales Lynne DeVenny is a N.C. State Bar Certified Paralegal at Elliot Pishko Morgan P.A. in Winston-Salem, NC. She has over 20 years of work experience in plaintiffs' litigation and specializes in workers’ compensation and serious injury cases. She is the co-author with attorney J. Griffin Morgan of Workers’ Compensation Practice for Paralegals (Carolina Academic Press 2008). A huge fan of social media, she was thrilled to be included in OnlineBestCollege's "100 Top Twitter Feeds for Law Students". View my complete [more...]

Date: 2009-07-01 21:12:00

I Have a Great Job As a Patent Paralegal

My sister has been an attorney for years, and she told me that if I got a degree in a legal field that I would always have a job. I knew that I couldn’t afford law school, so she suggested that I look into becoming a patent paralegal. She said that there were so many companies trying to patent a product that I would have as much work as I wanted. I started taking the courses, and it went by very quickly. I was hired by a very successful firm, and now I assist on of the leading attorneys in the business industry. This is a great career! Archived Entry Post Date : Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 [more...]

Date: 2010-02-10 22:11:07

NEW YORK PARALEGAL BLOG: EEOC Obtains $122500 from Houston ...

HOUSTON – A Houston-area construction company will pay $122,500 and provide additional remedial relief to resolve a discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The EEOC had charged that Pace Services, L.P. discriminated against Mohammad Kaleemuddin because he is of the Islamic faith and of East Indian descent, and against 13 other employees because they are black or Hispanic. The EEOC’s lawsuit (Civil Action No. 4:08cv2886, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division) asserted that a [more...]

Date: 2010-04-22 23:46:00

Info on Paralegal Work - Everything You Need To Know Job | Cowboys ...

Info on Paralegal Work - Everything You Need To Know Job You may have heard regarding paralegal or legal assistant. The word paralegal began to rise during the late 1960’s period. It was during that time that the demand for legal operation started to boost enormously. Because of this situation, law firms encountered large workload which they have got to secure additional peoples support in order to undertake the admin work for them and this is how paralegal started. Paralegal or legal assistant is a one who does administrative functions for lawyers. Paralegal work is comparable [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 04:20:04

How Difficult Is It To Get A Job As A Tax Attorney For The Irs?

Previous poster “v b” is correct – you will be held at a higher standard than the general public. Please be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Please do more research first. Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession. Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This is just not a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING vocational field. Many reasons. Many people today (mistakenly) think they can do their own legal work, thanks to the Internet. Also, we simply already have way too many Legal Professionals – we have an [more...]

Date: 2009-09-09 12:14:56

Paralegal Job Description

If you are planning on applying for a position as a paralegal, you will likely be expected to meet the following job description. Please note that the tasks may vary from job to job, this is merely a sample paralegal job description provided for your convenience. Typical Paralegal Job Description: Summarizing legal documents Performing records research Performing legal research Coordinating research Checking legal forms for accuracy Preparing reports Preparing correspondence Drafting all sorts of legal documents Preparing declarations Preparing form complaints The skills commonly [more...]

Date: 2001-02-01 00:00:00

Paralegal Power to the People! Santa Monica - Dean McAdams ...

After attending UCLA paralegal school and then working in law firms, insurance companies and reading law for over twenty years I understand how the entire system really works. The founding fathers of America never went to law school or took bar exams; they simply "read" law.  After a hard day of splitting logs, Abraham Lincoln read Black's Law by the firelight and then went out and became a successful lawyer because Honest Abe solved people's problems for a very reasonable one silver dollar.  And Abe may not have always filed a lawsuit to solve those problems, which is why I am so into [more...]

Date: 2009-04-29 08:00:37

I'm looking for an online college that will give me an accredited ...

3 Responses to “I’m looking for an online college that will give me an accredited paralegal certificate….?” Comment from SteviJan Time March 31, 2010 at 6:16 am Call some attorneys in your area and before you waste your time with an on line program, be sure they’ll accept that degree plan. Two of my daughters and my older sister are paralegals. One of my daughters got her degree at University and has done nothing with it. She’s an IT manager. My other daughter got her paralegal certificate through an accredited on line program. When she began applying for jobs, she constantly [more...]

Date: 2010-03-31 05:52:42

Lawcrossing: Steady Growth in Attorney Jobs in All Regions

Legal jobs that demand more closely with prosecutors slowed. Paralegal positions were posted by two percent, while legal secretary positions were posted decreased by one percent. Nevertheless, both remain in their steady demand. LawCrossing team of 200 researchers and editors monitors the hiring needs of more than 1 2 million legal employers. With over 75,000 jobs in the legislation U. S currently in the database, tens of thousands of site for law students, lawyers and professional legal staff that the numbers of members. – Law [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 04:36:56

Eldar Law Job

Search Elder Law Jobs, Elder Law Legal Jobs, Elder Law Paralegal Jobs, Elder Law Attorneys, Law Jobs with LawCrossing.com in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Alabama, Colorado. Duration : 0:3:18 [youtube [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 19:42:06

bankruptcy paralegal jobs

Bankruptcy Paralegal Jobs The main duty of a paralegal is to assist lawyers by performing certain duties which are equivalent to the duties performed by lawyers except a few, like settling the fees, providing legal advice, and representing clients in the courts. They conduct legal research to identify the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. A Bankruptcy Paralegal may help attorneys with drafting of pleadings, preparation of schedules and statements. They also interview debtors; obtain information about their income; [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 06:22:42

History Of The Paralegal Profession : foroiberoamericanolocal.org

You may call the history of the paralegal profession sort of a late bloomer but it was only in the year it begun where there was a great consideration of attorneys needing someone to assist them in their workloads. There were also some corporations who were looking for individuals to do legal typing services and those who are full- pledged lawyers have to carefully think of the impact it will bring to them if they resort to the job description. Prior to such, plenty of law firms were also training their administrative staff to perform some routinary operations where it was then the dawning of [more...]

Date: 2009-12-16 06:48:11

I would like to know is a career as a paralegal good for preparing ...

To get a job as a paralegal, you will need at least an associate’s degree and probably a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies (which will be fine when you go to law school since you need a bacehlor’s degree). Then, you’ll start out at the bottom and the only way to learn is to take a low-paying job and you would probably need to be a paralegal for a few years before you think you have learned enough to help you prepare for a career as an attorney. But, on the other hand, it is a good "in" at the law firm that you would be working at. You can continue to work there during the days [more...]

Date: 2010-04-12 10:31:11

Why am I seeing job postings where some paralegals are making more ...

When looking at legal job postings, I see a lot of posts for paralegals. Some of the salaries are more than associate attorneys I know are making. Some are even. ... Good luck. (This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Please be careful and do your research.<<< You DID ask the question here on Y/A. I am just trying to help you.) [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 06:16:45

Patent Paralegal – US Docket

Education Requirements Paralegal certificate or equivalent is preferred. ~ @HJ @CB Patent Paralegal – US Docket Job ID N1718610 Position Type Full-Time Employee Company Name QUALCOMM Location San Diego, CA Salary Unspecified Experience 2-5 Years Experience Tags: department, docket, EXPERIENCE, Paralegal, paralegal certificate, Patent, patent and trademark office, patent attorneys, patent department, patent prosecution, Position, QUALCOMM, San Diego, u s patent and trademark office, U.S., US, written communication skills This entry was posted on February 20th, 2010 and is filed [more...]

Date: 2010-02-20 15:50:02

Is It Worth Training For Paralegal Careers?

Paralegal careers are often considered to be a highly-rewarding experience for those who decide to enter into the field. The projected outlook for paralegals predicts that there will be an increase in demand for their services, mostly due to businesses and firms wishing to cut down on the amount of costs that might otherwise be charged at a higher rate when done by attorneys. Businesses are now increasingly seeing the benefit of taking on paralegals to decrease expenses that would normally go toward the attorneys. As the population continues to grow–along with baby boomers entering a new [more...]

Date: 2010-04-02 16:56:33

Online Degrees Can Charge Your Legal And Paralegal Careers

The need for trained legal professionals and paralegals is expected to grow faster than the national average for job growth within the next five years. Stiff competition is expected, making your decision to enter the legal profession a critical one. The online program you choose will be a crucial decision affecting the level of success you enjoy. While paralegals and legal assistants once were trained on the job, employers today are increasingly depending upon employees who have already completed some type of formal legal education or training. That's why a legal or paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 04:25:56

Online Degrees Can Charge Your Legal And Paralegal Careers - NZ ...

The need for trained legal professionals and paralegals is expected to grow faster than the national average for job growth within the next five years. Stiff competition is expected, making your decision to enter the legal profession a critical one. The online program you choose will be a crucial decision affecting the level of success you enjoy. While paralegals and legal assistants once were trained on the job, employers today are increasingly depending upon employees who have already completed some type of formal legal education or training. That's why a legal or paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 05:23:38

Legal Outsourcing Versus Offshoring: Do You Know The Difference?

Are you considering outsourcing your legal work? Do you know the difference between legal outsourcing and offshoring? If you’ve been known to confuse the two terms, you are not alone. This is something I’ve discussed with several lawyers and legal professionals. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, their meanings differ. It’s important that you know the difference before you invest another minute (or dollar) outsourcing or offshoring your legal work. Legal Outsourcing and Offshoring Defined Wikipedia does a good job defining both terms… “Legal outsourcing refers to [more...]

Date: 2010-03-08 21:01:18

Legal Outsourcing versus Offshoring: Know The Difference

Are you considering outsourcing your legal work? Do you know the difference between legal outsourcing and offshoring? If you’ve been known to confuse the two terms, you are not alone. This is something I’ve discussed with several lawyers and legal professionals. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, their meanings differ. It’s important that you know the difference before you invest another minute (or dollar) outsourcing or offshoring your legal work. Legal Outsourcing and Offshoring Defined Wikipedia does a good job defining both terms… “Legal outsourcing refers to [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 23:03:09

Facts On Paralegal Work - Work | Computer Repair Articles

Paralegal or legal assistant is a person who does administrative operation for attorneys. Paralegal jobs are identical to the work of the attorneys on the other hand they are not authorized to offer legal help, legal advice or free legal advice. They also are not authorized to speak for an individual in the court. Usually, paralegal job requires preparation like doing research needed for hearings, trials, or corporate meetings. Paralegal usually functions for law firms, government agencies, as well as other groups. If you are generally thinking about doing paralegal work, you [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 11:20:15

Administrative Assistant-Legal Secretary

JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/LEGAL SECRETARY 1 FT (37.5 hours per week) position. PURPOSE OF JOB: Provides administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and administrative staff, including legal memoranda, appeals, hearing reports, and correspondence.  May perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature. SUPERVISED BY: Workers’ Compensation Clerical Supervisor SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None RESPONSIBILITIES:           Types legal documents from dictation; Answers telephone, screens callers, relays messages; Operates office equipment such as copier, fax, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 16:22:22

Top Reasons to Become a Paralegal | Criminal Justice School Guide

Paralegals were recently listed as CNBC.com’s 7th Best Job in America for 2010- and we are not surprised! Here is a list of reasons why we feel becoming a paralegal is an excellent career choice for individuals of all types. Paralegals are in High Demand. As demand for legal services grows, so does the need for paralegal assistance.  This is partially because law firms are able to cut costs by hiring paralegals instead of additional lawyers. Also, other types of organizations (insurance companies, real estate and title insurance firms, corporate legal department, and banks) are beginning [more...]

Date: 2010-03-22 16:44:44

How to choose a bankruptcy attorney - MoneyTec 2.0 - Online Forex ...

If you go on the internet these days you will find a growing number of bankruptcy attorneys advertising their services. Bankruptcy filing in California is increasing at a record pace due to ongoing financial struggles consumers are facing due to job losses and toxic home loans. While many Californians consider filing bankruptcy, the need for a good bankruptcy lawyer is growing. So how do you choose a good bankruptcy attorney? You shop around if you have the time to find the right one. The Law Offices of Zhou & Chini serves the entire state of California with a primary focus in Orange County, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 19:39:32

The Job Description of a Paralegal

Most of the time the paralegal is the key person who puts in a lot of research into legal cases.  Other paralegal job description includes preparing written reports, organizing and keeping track of legal files, keeping up on current laws and regulations, and preparing the attorney for court hearings, trials, and closing.  Sometimes the paralegal is the key contact person for the client.  The duties are extensive and very [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 11:00:33

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