The Freelance Paralegal

In addition, she is a former trustee of the Central Jersey Paralegal Association and a former Vice-President and trustee of Legal Assistants Association of New Jersey, now known as Paralegal Association of New Jersey. She is an associate member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is a past Co-Chair of that Committee. She is also a member of the Foreclosure Committee. Ms. Secol serves on the Paralegal Advisory Boards of Brookdale Community College and Ocean County College and is a mediator for the Ocean Township, Allenhurst and Deal Municipal Courts appointed by the New Jersey Superior [more...]

Date: 2009-12-30 19:24:00

Blog posts (24) | Videos (1)
 

What is the difference between a legal secretary and a paralegal?

One Response to “What is the difference between a legal secretary and a paralegal?” muneepenee Says: April 18th, 2010 at 11:56 pm 1. a paralegal is a student studing law, yuzeyually with 2+yeers in law skuel. 2. legal sekratary werk for lawyer. Leave a Reply Name (required) Mail (will not be published) [more...]

Date: 2010-04-19 06:39:50

The Empowered Paralegal » Blog Archive » Independent Paralegals ...

In California, the desire to increase standards has resulted in legislation that sets out a higher standard of education and mandatory continuing education for paralegals. Sponsored by the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations, California Business & Professions Code Sections 6450-6456 became effective on Jan. 1, 2001. Under the California statute, it is unlawful for a person to identify himself or herself as a paralegal unless he or she has met the qualifications of the statute and performs all services under the direction of a qualified lawyer. Further, the terms “paralegal,” [more...]

Date: 2009-08-22 15:55:57

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

The Volokh Conspiracy - More on Sex Between Professionals and ...

There's a big difference between patients like this and people wrestling with severe mental illness, so I'm not sure that ANY one-size-fits-all rule would work in this context. .... types of jobs for which they are trained -- i.e., if you train an autistic to be a lawyer, then that is what the person is trained to do, and the skills of this disability do not translate generally over to much anything other than being a lawyer, a law clerk (not paralegal), or clerkship. [more...]

Date: 2007-01-08 23:01:00

The Empowered Paralegal » Blog Archive » Lack of supervision of ...

Porter worked for Hrones from 2001 to 2004, handling employment discrimination cases before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission even though he was, as Hrones knew, a law school graduate who had not been admitted to the bar. Although the work of paralegals can resemble that of lawyers, the board concluded that Porter went far beyond permitted tasks. Porter single-handedly managed the firm’s employment discrimination practice and drafted and filed complaints at his own initiative in Hrones’s name in federal and state [more...]

Date: 2010-03-01 18:29:40

Web Critic - Kudos for the State of Wisconsin and ...

There's a difference between the top page and the interior ones in how the effect is achieved. On the welcoming page, the line dissolves into a reverse shading across the photo montage, whereas the line remains an intact, curving border on the interior pages. In either form, it demonstrates that Flash animations are not necessary to create a sense of movement. MyEmploymentLawyer.com The Ohio law firm of Fortney & Klingshirn has parlayed one of practice areas into a tidy, user-friendly legal primer cum clearinghouse called MyEmploymentLawyer.com, or MEL for short.  The idea for MEL came [more...]

Date: 2001-08-01 07:00:00

Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal Mentor with Paralegal Career ...

She is a tireless promoter of the paralegal profession who heads the Pacific Northwest Paralegal Association (PNPA), an affiliate of NALA. Sandra received the 2009 NALA Affiliated Associations Outstanding Contributions Award for her work with PNPA. Most notable are Sandra's successful efforts to increase the membership of that association. Thanks, Sandra! 1. Where do you work and what is your job title? In July 2009 I celebrated my two year anniversary at Barran Liebman, LLP, a labor and employment law firm where I am a litigation paralegal. 2. What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? [more...]

Date: 2009-12-15 02:11:00

what's the difference between an attorney, paralegal, and lawyer ...

attorney jokes. fefe asked: i just dont know the difference between these three. David [more...]

Date: 2009-12-28 15:53:56

UW Paralegal Progam: October 22nd Notes

Notes from lectures at the University of Washington's Paralegal Program 2009-2010 Fundamentals of Legal Practice October 22, 2009 How to win arguments -Keep it short -Lead with your strongest argument -Use the facts *Really wants you to know these duties (will be on test)* 10 Duties of a Paralegal        Chapter 6 1. Achieve & maintain a high level of competence & personal integrity 2. Report non-privileged workplace malfeasance (fraud, deceit, dishonesty, misrepresentation) 3. Serve the public & improve the community 4. Preserve client confidences & secrets, before, during & [more...]

Date: 2009-10-23 05:25:00

What You Have To Know Regarding When Searching For a General ...

Besides, most of the way you actually see it, there isn’t much difference between a paralegal and as well as a general practice lawyer anyway.  Why should you pay more to work with another fancy lawyer? Truthfully, paralegals are generally not licensed to help you with all of areas of general law.  Sure, in a few jurisdictions they can represent you in small claims or traffic court.  However, paralegals cannot give general legal advice.  He or she can only tell you general advice on the way to handle some sort of situation at a particular time.  For instance, they could only say the [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 11:12:03

Legal Assistant / Paralegal- USA | Job Vacancy | Newest Job ...

Very reputable, small Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Litigation Firm seeks diligent, congenial and productive personal injury legal assistant or paralegal with at least one solid year of prior experience in the personal injury field working on plaintiffs’ cases. Strong telephone skills a must. An applicant must be organized, responsible, motivated and a team player. Educational Requirement: four year college degrees. Responsibilities include: client contact, handling the calendar, word processing, drafting Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Notes of Issue, [more...]

Date: 2010-02-15 15:16:22

Maryland Child Custody Lawyer | www.marylandchildcustodylawyer.com

He charged $280 an hour, his other two attorney charged $180, and his paralegals charged $125 an hour. The paralegal… Anyone hold a suitable experience near their divorce attorney surrounded by Southern Cal? Especially Orange County… my mom needs a good legal representative because she is divorcing one of the most manipulative, back-stabbing guys in the planet and he’s claiming that EVERYTHING (all property, all accounts, everything) is his alone. We entail a good reference from someone who have been there!… Anyone know a apt divorce attorney surrounded by Boise, Idaho? We don’t [more...]

Date: 2010-04-03 11:19:43

The man behind the masculine cupcake | nyunews.com

NYU alumnus David Arrick makes cupcakes. Not the huge, cakey ones you'll find at Crumbs, or the colorful, sprinkle-covered creations from Magnolia Bakery. His are liquor-soaked, flat-topped monstrosities, which have been jokingly dubbed "mancakes." "Men like food. Men like booze. Men like beer. Men like bacon. Put them into a cupcake and it's a no-brainer," Arrick said.Arrick, 42, has had a variety of careers in his lifetime. But the newest addition to his resume, "bakery owner," is one of the most stressful.On a normal day Arrick wakes up, checks the delivery schedule, waits for the cupcakes [more...]

Date: 2010-03-11 04:13:23

Definition of a paralegal | Paralegal Online Courses

Here's the information you need to know about online paralegal cources Definition of a paralegal What’s the definition of a paralegal? Paralegals perform substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law, which work, in the absence of the paralegal, would be performed by an attorney. Paralegals have knowledge of the law gained through education, or education and work experience, which qualifies them to perform legal work. Paralegals adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility. What’s the difference between a paralegal and a lawyer? Lawyers [more...]

Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00

The Job of a Paralegal: Legal Assistants Help Lawyers With Their Work

The duties of a paralegal will depend on what kind of law firm he or she works for. Generally, a paralegal will perform lots of administrative duties and do research. The word paralegal is a generic term that comes from the Latin word para, which means "to cover." In broader terms, a paralegal covers for a lawyer. There would be many reasons why somebody would consider working as a paralegal. Perhaps he or she wants to be a lawyer, but isn't ready to take the plunge. In any case, there is no better way to get a peek at what a lawyer's lifestyle is really like. Depending on the employer, [more...]

Date: 2010-03-17 18:14:02

Law School Attracts People from All Walks of Life - UB NewsCenter

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A doctor, a concert violinist, a rabbi and a naval officer…The new class of students at the University at Buffalo Law School may be more diverse in background and experience than any in recent memory. A software engineer, a political science professor, a Korean interpreter for British royalty… Of the 247 first-year students enrolled this fall at the UB Law School, about half possess the prototypical law-school student portfolio -- just a year or two removed from undergraduate study, a liberal arts degree, a high score on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) -- but many [more...]

Date: 2005-11-07 05:00:00

Paralegal Duties

Besides this, it is mandatory for the candidate to pass the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam conducted by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Effective communication skills are of prime importance as the paralegals have to deal with different types of people of diverse backgrounds. Paralegal Salary Range Working as assistants to the lawyers is enriching experience for any learner and so the prospective paralegals must take maximum advantage of the opportunity and learn the skills of this field. The paralegal salary range for the lowest 15% of the legal assistants are [more...]

Date: 2010-03-09 06:00:29

Have You Considered Becoming A Paralegal? - Legal

As there are not virtually enough qualified lawyers available to cope with each mandatory facet of legal work, there are a number of services which can get handled by a paralegal who has had some legal assistant training. Whilst these services change relying on the express laws in the state where you reside, many states permit paralegals to serve in some capacity to the community. The range of advantages to paralegal work also extend to earnings. Though pay rates change in different areas, the general pay scale for a trained, qualified paralegal is really nice indeed! If you are considering [more...]

Date: 2010-04-14 08:50:44

California's 21st Century Law School « Protect Consumer Justice

California’s 21st Century Law School Monday, February 22, 2010 By Nancy Wride There can’t possibly be many students who faced Yimeng Dou’s to-do list: •  Apply to the new UC Irvine School of Law while publishing 28 patents as biotech scientist in the private sector. •  Defend legal immigration when unforeseen administrative errors risk deportation back to China. •  Accomplish all that while suffering morning sickness and swollen everything. Then give birth – two weeks before classes start – to a 6-pound, 12-ounce baby. •  Thank the deans for that private room to pump [more...]

Date: 2010-02-22 22:25:47

The difference between Lawyers and Paralegals | Andriessen ...

You may not be aware of this, unless you're in the legal industry, but in 2007, the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) began licensing Paralegals. Prior to the LSUC involvement, Paralegals were unregulated, required no specific education ... Lawyers are required to have completed a law degree. In order to obtain a law degree a lawyer must first have completed a minimum of 2 years in undergraduate University studies. The lawyer must then write the Law School Admission Test [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 18:18:19

law society on legal services market reforms - keeping it in the ...

Reporting on news & issues of Justice, Law & Politics, from Scotland. Full steam backwards at the Law Society of Scotland as the Scotsman reports on the Alternative Business Structures proposals ... Bit of a short report in the Scotsman, indicating presumably they couldn't find too many people who would believe it ? The Scotsman reports : Legal update NEWS THE Scottish legal profession could be set for a radical change if proposals from the Law Society are accepted next month. The society's plans, set out in a policy paper issued to its 10,000 members, suggest changes to the way in which [more...]

Date: 2008-04-26 16:26:00

Should I use a notary or paralegal to prepare or execute a Florida ...

Ah, this is a question I posed with a bit of lawyer bias, but I’m glad you ran into my post before you consider trying to save yourself money by hiring a notary or paralegal to draft a Florida will for you.  At the very least though, I am glad you are making the decision to have a last will and testament because Florida intestate succession usually causes problems. I’ve seen ads in the Jacksonville Craig’s List site advertising “cheap wills,” and through my attorney’s eyes, those type of ads are the same as handwritten yard signs on the side of busy intersections saying “work [more...]

Date: 2010-03-04 12:39:15

24 Results