Walmartstores.com: Baton Rouge Walmart Unveils New Design

BATON ROUGE, La., April 20, 2010 – The Baton Rouge Walmart, located at 3132 College Drive, will celebrate a grand re-opening this week, giving local shoppers a glimpse of the company’s next generation of store design and customer experience. The results of a three-month remodeling project will be unveiled at the Baton Rouge Walmart at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 23. Among the many improvements are a new layout, wider aisles, low-profile shelving, bright interior paint scheme, enhanced lighting and easy-to-read signage to make the shopping experience more convenient for customers than ever [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 13:00:00

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Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP Litigation Secretary Oakland ...

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Date: 2010-05-08 02:58:49

Fragomen Del Rey Announces Associate Layoffs

Posted by Brian Baxter UPDATE: This story has been updated with new information regarding the number of paralegals laid off by the firm. New York's Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy confirmed on Friday that it had let go between seven and eight associates, along with staff. "We in selective offices, it wasn't firmwide," says firm chairman Austin Fragomen, Jr. The 220-lawyer immigration firm, which The American Lawyer's Susan Beck profiled in the magazine's annual Am Law 200 issue in June, has 17 offices in the U.S. and Europe. (The firm also has 14 affiliated offices in [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:43:08

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

Congratulations! Northeast Florida Paralegal Association ...

Linda Whipple was honored with the award at the American Association of Justice convention in San Francisco this year.The organization is not only about advancing the profession, but also giving back to the community. Throughout its previous year the organization provided a holiday party for children living at Gateway Community Development Center, worked with The Missing Link of Jacksonville to help those who suffered spousal abuse and supported the military by assembling care packages for those serving overseas."NEFPA will host the 35th Annual Convention of the National Association of Legal [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 01:33:00

List of Career Advantages of Getting ABA Approved Paralegal Programs

As the law industry continues to evolve, the members of ABA increase rapidly with currently has more than 400,000 members and representing around half of the lawyers and paralegals in the United States. Education requirements for paralegals vary with different states or even areas. Presently, there are more than 1000 institutions across the United States that offer curriculum for paralegals leading to a certificate or degree. But only around 250 of them are ABA approved. Though formal education is not mandatory in the field and most paralegals have gotten their training on jobs, nowadays more [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 07:39:17

Info on Paralegal Work - Everything You Need To Know Occupation ...

Paralegal or legal assistant is a individual who does administrative work for attorneys. Paralegal jobs are identical to the work of the attorneys even so they are not permitted to offer legal help, legal advice or free legal advice. They also aren’t authorized to legally represent somebody in the court. In most cases, paralegal work involves preparation like doing research needed for hearings, trials, or corporate meetings. Paralegal often operates for law firms, government agencies, and other organizations. If you are generally thinking about doing paralegal work, you have [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 13:30:04

Legal Assistant - Edgar Snyder & Associates - Pittsburgh, PA

seeks a Personal Injury Legal Assistant to work in the Pittsburgh, PA office. Edgar Snyder & Associates is a plaintiffs personal injury law firm with over… From Monster - 04 May 2010 19:35:25 GMT - job details - View all Pittsburgh jobs See the original post here: Legal Assistant - Edgar Snyder & Associates - Pittsburgh, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 20:35:25

Budget cuts stall salary increases | Daily Titan

Even though it is now 2010, collective bargaining is an ongoing process in which an agreement for 2008-2009 has not yet been reached, said Erik Fallis, media relations specialist in Public Affairs at the CSU Chancellor’s Office.According to accounting professor and California faculty Association rights representative for CSUF Mahamood Hassan, there are four types of salary increases – a general salary increase, which goes to everyone, an service salary increase, which is given each year a professor’s performance is satisfactory, an equity-based increase, and a post promotion increase, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 07:47:06

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

Huronia Business Times Newspaper – Landlord Legal In the News ...

Welcome to the Ontario Landlord Association for Small Business Landlords This site is specifically designed for landlords of all types. Whether you rent a single apartment, or are managing an entire portfolio this site provides the latest documents, opinions and in-sights in to the issues that affect you and your business! Network with top Ontario professionals Get advice from experienced landlords Learn how the law and the "system" really works Need help?The best in the business are here Take part in landlord activities, social events. A chance to "get involved!" This is an on-line [more...]

Date: 2010-03-16 19:13:40

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Date: 2006-08-15 10:58:42

Fall 2007 Dean's List Announced at Penn College - PCToday ...

Sarah J. Becker, Renovo, Associate of Applied Science, Legal Assistant-Paralegal Garrett W. Beers, Saylorsburg, Associate of Applied Science, Forest Technology James G. Beierlein, State College, Bachelor of Science, Residential Construction Technology and ...... Brian D. Walton, West Chester, Bachelor of Science, HVAC Technology Kevin W. Waltz, Williamsport, Bachelor of Science, Pre-Physician Assistant April M. Ward, Montgomery, Associate of Applied Science, Pre-Nursing [more...]

Date: 2008-01-18 15:31:01

wilmington university's legal studies program approved by american bar

Wilmington University’s Legal Studies program was granted approval by the American Bar Association last week. The ABA determined that the program, within the College of Arts and Sciences, provides a quality paralegal education and satisfies stringent requirements set forth by the Standing Committee on Paralegals. Therefore, it approved the curriculum, faculty, recruiting and admission practices, library and computer resources and student services inherent in the program. “This approval validates the time, energy, and effort that our faculty and advisory board have put into creating a [more...]

Date: 2009-08-14 11:08:00

Earn Your Legal Assistant Education Online from the Comfort of ...

Having a low level job is not where many people would like to spend their careers. In the course of performing secretarial duties, it could be an opportunity to specialize in the inner workings of a legal setting. It is possible that you have seen advertising for online paralegal schools. It’s easy to find online paralegal courses that you can study over the internet, and the American Bar Association even recommends some of them. These courses are offered on the Internet and thus the setting of the schedule is purely by your own personal design. You can study as quickly or as slowly as you [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 04:15:28

Connecticut Political Reporter: Dan Malloy and The Also-Rans

What: Candidates for Governor of Connecticut will participate in a candidate forum. The event, centered on the theme of “Prospering Communities, Thriving Families,” is sponsored by several statewide nonprofit organizations. It will explore the candidates’ views on a range of issues relating to family economic security, including the state budget, jobs, economic development, health, and education. It is free and open to the public. John Dankosky, News Director and Host of Where We Live on WNPR FM, will moderate the forum. The event is co-sponsored by several statewide nonprofit [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 14:20:00

Paralegal Job Description

Duties of paralegals will differ according to the organization and the area of specialization in which they are employed but this job description outlines the core tasks and responsibilities. PARALEGAL General Purpose Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in criminal, civil or administrative law.Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities perform legal and factual research perform records research identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material organize and analyze information [more...]

Date: 2010-03-12 10:18:30

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

Temp and Full-time Jobs Ready To Hire (877) 496-7592: Legal ...

Job Title: Legal Assistant Location: Iselin, NJ Job Type: Temp Pay Range: $25 - $26.50/hour Job #: 1539 Job Description: Provide comprehensive Admin/Clerical support to Associate General Counsel and department attorneys responsible for Corporate and Merger and Acquisitions transactions. Required Skills/Experience Interested candidates will be tested in MS Word and PowerPoint and must score 85% or above Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting multiple Executives. Experience in Legal environment highly preferred. Exceptional MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 18:50:00

My Daily Struggles: Job Inquiry 1997 -- Library of Congress

During the period March 1988 to October 1991 I was employed as a legal assistant in the Washington, DC office of the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld ("Akin Gump"). Attorney managers at Akin Gump terminated my employment effective October 29, 1991 upon determining, in consultation with a psychiatrist, that a complaint of harassment I had lodged against several co-workers was attributable to a psychiatric symptom ("ideas of reference") prominent in the psychotic disorders and typically associated with a risk of violent behavior. See Freedman v. D.C. Dept. of Human Rights, D.C. [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 17:35:00

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

Paralegal Schools In Fort Worth TX | My Education blog

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 learners to select from. A few common career specialties consist of: Bankruptcy Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on bankruptcy hearing guidelines and also the processes for submitting insolvency. Business Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on business legislation, such as intellectual possessions, finance reporting as well as stockholder [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 00:19:19

Brown Mackie College - Michigan City

With 20 school locations, the Brown Mackie College system of schools offers bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, certificate and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, design, and legal studies. Its academic programs include medical assisting, practical nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, business management, accounting technology, computer applications, computer programming, electronics, paralegal studies, criminal justice, audio-video production, and computer-aided design. We’re here for you… At Brown Mackie [more...]

Date: 2009-02-14 23:29:48

Jobs, Career, Vacancy, Lowongan at PT Lotte Shopping Indonesia ...

PT Lotte Shopping Indonesia - MAKRO is one of the world’s leading and innovative multinational retail companies and the pioneer of modern wholesale retail in Indonesia that just recently operates under the new ownership of a visionary company from Korea, the Lotte Group (www.lotte.co.kr/english). Due to rapid expansion plan of our operation, we have openings for talented individuals with drive and enthusiasm that wanted to bring their career to the next level with us. The following position is available for you: Junior Legal (LGL) Responsibilities: The incumbent would assist day-to-day [more...]

Date: 2009-10-12 00:14:01

Paralegal Gateway Announces February's Paralegal Superstar

Jeannie Cartabiano is a Certified Paralegal from Redlands, California who works for the firm McPeters, McAlearney, Shimoff & Hatt in the areas of Corporate, Tax and Estate Planning. Jeannie obtained her Paralegal Certificate-ABA approved, from Saddleback College in 1993, her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 1997 and her Paralegal Certificate from the American Institute of Paralegal Studies in 2003. Jeannie received her Certified Paralegal designation in 2006. Jeannie is a member of the Inland Counties Association of Paralegals (ICAP) and currently [more...]

Date: 2010-02-20 19:57:46

Four Paralegals Achieve National Certification

Release Date: Friday, February 5, 2010 4 p.m. Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, is pleased to announce that four of his paralegal staff successfully passed the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA) Certified Paralegal Examination. These include Cheina Gardner, Connie Gaylor, Amanda Herman, and Shari Morris. Two others recently passed the Advanced Certified Paralegal Examination. They are Jaye Koch and Jodie Turner. Established in 1976, the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) examination program is a voluntary [more...]

Date: 2010-02-05 23:00:49

How To Become A Paralegal – Starting A Paralegal Career

All of them offer formal paralegal courses. Generally, four forms of education or training are accepted when it comes to paralegal studies. This includes 4-year bachelor’s degree course provided by universities and colleges, Associate degree courses offered by community colleges, Master’s degree courses for an advanced knowledge in the field and certificate courses for people who have already acquired bachelor’s or associate degree but who wants to attain a specialization in a particular area. Many paralegal programs are also available online. A few programs can also be completed in [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 01:05:05

Accomplish Your Legal Assistant Education Over the Internet

A legal environment could be a great place for you to concentrate your clerical skills on. Perhaps you have noticed online paralegal education advertisements. The American Bar Association has recognized some of the many online paralegal courses. By taking these classes online, you can develop a schedule that works best for you. The flexibility of the web offers the student to work at his own pace. With your training, you can pursue a career in anything from a lawyer to working in a financial institution, as well as many other paralegal careers options. Online paralegal training will open a [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 04:05:22

Legal Assistant,jobMinExp! – jobMaxExp! yrs exp,Ajman , Dubai ...

Confidential – A person involved in all aspects of legal corporate procedures and reviews of legislation pertinent to the work area. He needs to be hard working and willing to take a challenging, varied and exciting role within the organization. Related Jobs:Business Analyst – North Africa Job 3M - Dubai - Business Analyst - North Africa-1001777Organization: Corporate Staff GroupsPrimary Location: EMEA-AE-DU-DubaiJob Type: ExperiencedDescriptionBusiness Analyst- North Africa - Job Code 1001...Commercial Manager | Aujan Industries Objective: • Define, propose, obtain approval, and [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 06:45:13

North Country Gazette » Tampa Attorney Accused Of Excessive Fees

The Bar has alleged that paralegals at Hernandez’s firm, which has offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, improperly provided legal advice to clients and charged excessive fees. Grievance committees have also made two probable cause findings against Hernandez and attorney Dennis Nemeth for how they handled the case of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy from Lutz.  She allegedly paid a non-refundable $7,500 retainer fee for representation she didn’t get from Nemeth in a case involving her condo association and water damage nor did she get a refund. Hernandez and his firm [more...]

Date: 2007-06-23 23:56:20

The Importance of a Paralegal's Writing Skills | Legal Talk Network

Browse > Home / The Paralegal Voice, Top Shows 3 / The Importance of a Paralegal’s Writing Skills The ability to write well is critical for successful paralegals. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Sally Kane, Esq., Editor-In-Chief of Paralegal Today, to talk about the importance of a paralegal’s writing skills. They will discuss why it’s important for paralegals to write and publish, how to get published, common writing problems and how paralegals can improve their writing skills. Special thanks to our sponsors, Teris, Westlaw [more...]

Date: 2010-03-26 14:23:43

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

Columbia County legal aid, state bar hash through concerns

HOMETOWN SERVICE – Columbia County Legal Aid's storefront on 2nd Street in St. Helens is conveniently located near the county courthouse, something that could be lost if the state's legal aid agency assimilates the county's program into its fold. On Monday, Columbia County Legal Aid met with the Oregon State Bar, its funding organization, to try to hammer out an agreement that will allow it to continue operating independently. Despite the help of a mediator whom Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson referred to as extraordinary, the two sides still failed to reach an agreement and will meet again in [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 07:00:00

College Announces Dean's List for Spring 2009 Semester - PCToday ...

Marissa Y. Peagler, Williamsport, Associate of Applied Science, Legal Assistant-Paralegal Thomas A. Pearce, Danbury, Conn., Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology Adam O. Pearson, State College, Associate of Applied Arts, .... Bradley T. Robinson, West Chester, Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Matthew P. Robinson, Williamsport, Bachelor of Science, HVAC Technology Rob R. Robinson Jr., Pittsburgh, Associate of Applied Science, [more...]

Date: 2009-05-29 17:33:51

Philly Feds Probe Alleged Rogue Paralegal For Fraud, Theft; Six ...

netime paralegal is accused of getting her former boss' law license suspended, masquerading as a lawyer, stealing six-figure sums from clients, defrauding a lender, and using forgery and a fake passport to pose as her employer at a mortgage closing, according to documents filed in civil lawsuits and state disciplinary proceedings.Sweeten, 38, was even listed as a lawyer in the 2008 and 2009 editions of the Philadelphia Bar Association's legal directory. Lawyers for Sweeten and her accusers have said the FBI is probing allegations of fraud and massive thefts involving [more...]

Date: 2009-12-30 05:03:00

Online Bachelor Degree in Paralegal, Online Degree in Paralegal ...

For fresh graduates and working professionals who want to enter the field of law without going for a law degree, an online bachelor’s degree in paralegal is the right option. Online bachelor’s degree in paralegal will essentially help you in performing varied critical duties for a law firm. This includes investigating the facts of cases, ensuring that all the necessary information is considered, and identifying appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials which are important to the assigned cases. This is a fast paced profession with lots of excitement. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-23 08:15:07

How To Become a Paralegal or Legal Assistant

WһіƖе lawyers assume ultimate responsibility fοr legal work, tһеу οftеח delegate many οf tһеіr tasks tο paralegals. Iח fact, paralegals—аƖѕο called legal assistants—аrе continuing tο assume a growing range οf tasks іח legal offices аחԁ perform many οf tһе same tasks аѕ lawyers. One οf a paralegals mοѕt іmрοrtаחt tasks іѕ helping lawyers prepare fοr closings, hearings, trials, аחԁ corporate meetings. Paralegals mіɡһt investigate tһе facts οf cases аחԁ ensure tһаt аƖƖ relevant information іѕ considered. Tһеу аƖѕο [more...]

Date: 2010-04-17 13:38:02

Is a College Degree Needed to Get an Entry Level Paralegal Job ...

Up until recently, I did not know much about what paralegals do, except that they typically hold less responsibility than a full-fledged lawyer. However, when talking with a friend a few weeks ago, I discovered two things about her: A) that she was a paralegal, and B) that she did not have any college degree whatsoever before being hired as a paralegal. To me this seemed highly unlikely, given all those paralegal training programs out there. After all, why bother taking such a course if you don't need to? As it turns out, my friend had one of those rare cases where she was hired on the spot [more...]

Date: 2006-10-11 20:08:09

Recruitment of Legal Assistant in DMRC April 2010

AAI (1) ABV-IIITM (1) Academic (2) academic coordinator (1) Academic Officer (1) account assistant (5) Account Clerk cum Typist (1) Account Manager (2) Account Officer (36) Accountant (36) Accounts Assistant (1) Accounts Clerk (8) accounts Officer (26) acount (195) ACTREC (1) Administration (90) administrative Assistant (2) Administrative Officer (32) admission (2) ADO (1) adviser (4) Advisor (5) agu (1) AIATSL (1) AIBER (1) AICTE (3) AIIHPH (1) aiims (3) AIISH (2) AIMT (1) Air Force (8) AJEEVIKA (1) Aliah University (1) Aligarh Muslim University (1) allahabad bank (2) AO (1) AP PSC (7) AP [more...]

Date: 2010-04-28 02:50:00

Recruitment of Various Posts in CBSE, Delhi | MBA Jobs

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2 COMMUNITY CENTRE, PREET VIHAR, DELHI-110092 Vacancy Notice Online Applications are invited for the Posts of Internal Audit and Financial Advisor (Rs 37400-67000, GP 8700), Education Officer (Rs 37400- 67000, GP 8700), Assistant Education Officer (Rs 15600-39100, GP 6600), Assistant Secretary (Legal) (Rs 15600-39100 GP 6600), Accounts Officer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 5400), Assistant Vigilance Officer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 5400), Section Officer (Legal) (Rs 9300-34800, GP 4200), Assistant Programmer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 4200), Project Associate (Technical) (Rs [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 04:46:03

Fall 2008 Dean's List Announced at Penn College - PCToday ...

Sarah B. Moist, McClure, Associate of Applied Science, Legal Assistant-Paralegal Tony J. Mona, State College, Bachelor of Science, Technology Management Holly L. Montarsi, Howard, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant .... Bradley T. Robinson, West Chester, Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Matthew P. Robinson, Williamsport, Bachelor of Science, HVAC Technology Taylor S. Robleski, Montgomery, Associate of Arts, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:26:24

Various jobs in CBSE April2010 | IT ParkHeat

Published by Manisha for sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE) Shiksha Kendra-2, Community Centre, Preet vihar, Delhi – 110092 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following cadre/ex-cadre posts : Internal Auditor and Financial Advisor : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB4 37400‐67000 + GP Rs.8700/‐ Education Officer : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB4 37400‐67000 + GP Rs.8700/‐ Assistant Secretary (Legal) : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB3 15600‐39100 + GP Rs.6600/‐ Assistant Education Officer Ex‐cadre/isolated posts : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB3 [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 10:35:31

Pay It Forward: Community Service Opportunities in the Paralegal ...

« Volume 22 No. 2 March/April 2009 | Main | Attorney Discipline » Pay It Forward: Community Service Opportunities in the Paralegal Division by Carma Harper When I was appointed as Chair of the Paralegal Division’s Community Service Committee, I thought of it as a great opportunity to find a project where we could make a difference. I soon discovered that there is no shortage of programs and services in need of assistance from the public year round. With so many projects to choose from, allocating our time and resources became a larger challenge. I am proud to report that in the past year, [more...]

Date: 2009-05-15 09:24:26

Law School Scam?

I have a lot of new information to offer about my experiences the Law Clerk program, but today I’m going to write about something else. Lately I’ve been reading a family of blogs purporting to “expose the scam” that is legal education in America today. These bloggers, mostly disaffected recent law-school grads who can’t find a job, claim that because the American Bar Association continues to accredit more law schools, leading more people to take on six-figure debt to finance law degrees, the legal market has become saturated and law degrees are now worthless. This tirade seems to [more...]

Date: 2010-02-04 19:15:53

Experienced Immigration Paralegal/ Legal Assistant | Fong ...

Recent PostingsPress RoomPress RoomPress Releases and StatementsAILA CorrespondenceMythbusters!Public Service AnnouncementsAILA on the AirAILA TwittersAILA Leadership Blog Agencies & LiaisonAgencies & LiaisonCase Liaison AssistanceProcessing Time ReportsDepartment of Health & Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Justice/EOIRDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateSocial Security Administration/IRSWhite HouseState AgenciesOther Agencies/OrganizationsFederal Agency Contact InformationCases & DecisionsCases & DecisionsU.S. Supreme CourtCircuit CourtsDistrict CourtsExecutive [more...]

Date: 2010-03-10 08:25:00

» Outside Counsel: Big deals with a Maryland legal connection

Posted: 10:06 am Fri, April 30, 2010 By Nicole Flatow Daily Record Assistant Legal Editor Martek-Amerifit Miles & Stockbridge P.C. advised Columbia-based firm Martek Biosciences Corp. in its acquisition of a health and wellness company for $200 million. The acquisition of Amerifit Brands Inc. from New York-based private equity firm Charterhouse Group Inc. allows Martek to diversify beyond nutritional oils for baby formula. The lead lawyer for Martek was David B. Eberhardt, a principal in the firm’s Baltimore office. Proskauer Rose partners Stephen W. Rubin and Lauren K. Boglivi  [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 14:06:59

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

Here are a few links to additional paralegal career resources: American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE) http://aafpe.org/ NALA, The Association for Paralegals and Legal Assistants (NALA) http://.nala.org/ Greenville Technical College Paralegal Program http://www.gvltec.edu/paralegal/ US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fpara-mel.blogspot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fposts%2Fdefault Paralegal Today 2009 Salary Survey http://www.legalassistanttoday.com/Paralegal-Salaries.htm New [more...]

Date: 2010-02-11 01:43:00

becoming a certified paralegal in california

Licensing Requirements: In California as of today, there are no licensing of certification requirements to be a legal assitant. So that you can get a job as a paralegal in California over the other applicant you might go ahead with voluntarily getting a certification. You’re options are: • Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) • Registered Paralegal (RP) You may choose, like most, to take part in becoming a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). If this is your goal, then to start, you will need to take and pass an exam lasting two days that is given by the Certifying Board of Legal Assistance, as [more...]

Date: 2008-04-28 16:13:11

Multiple jobs in CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE) April ...

Internal Auditor and Financial Advisor : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB4 37400‐67000 + GP Rs.8700/‐ Education Officer : 01 post, Pay Scale : Pʘ 37400‐67000 + GP Rs.8700/‐ Assistant Secretary (Legal) : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB3 15600‐39100 + GP Rs.6600/‐ Assistant Education Officer Ex‐cadre/isolated posts : 01 post, Pay Scale : PB3 15600‐39100 + GP Rs.6600/‐ Assistant Vigilance Officer : 02 posts, Pay Scale : PB3 15600‐39100 + GP Rs. 5400/‐ Accounts Officer : 05 posts, Pay Scale : PB2 9300‐34800 + GP Rs. 5400/‐ Section Officer (Legal) Cadre post : 02 posts, Pay Scale : PB2 [more...]

Date: 2010-04-20 15:58:47

Sikkim University Advertisement for appointment

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY 6th Mile, Samdur, TADONG P. O. GANGTOK-737102 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.sikkimuniversity.in Tele-fax: 03592-251438/ 251415 No. SU/Advt./ 2010-11                                                                                                      29th April 2010 Appointment Notice SIKKIM UNIVERSITY, a Central [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 18:30:00

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