VIRTUAL LITIGATION PARALEGAL: Your VLP should work one step ahead ...

Yesterday I introduced the premise that virtual paralegals are often highly specialized.  As we continue this discussion today, we will begin looking at virtual litigation paralegals (VLPs).  What type of support can a virtual litigation paralegal provide?  What tools will a  VLP use?  First, we will take a more in-depth look at the area Case Administration mentioned in Value of a Virtual Litigation Paralegal. After more than 15 years experience as a brick-and-mortar litigation paralegal, I believe that one of the greatest benefits provided to a trial attorney is overall case management [more...]

Date: 2009-10-19 19:57:18

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personal injury defense

“Torts personal injury litigation“, 4th Edition is a necessity for paralegal and legal secretary students. Complete with current “hot topic” legal issues, this 4th edition provides an in-depth overview of the law of torts and identifies the role of the paralegal within tort litigation. Case studies examine such timely controversial issues as AIDS, the alleged tort committed by President Clinton,… How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit: The Secrets Revealed $15.95 TRIAL SECRETS OF THE MASTERS! With more than 15 million civil lawsuits filed in the U.S. each year, the odds are high that [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 19:20:12

Paralegal/Legal Assistant III – Federal (USAO) Job in Boston ...

Paralegal/Legal Assistant III – Federal (USAO) Job in Boston, Massachusetts US FSA’s US Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Support Program is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our team at the United States Attorneys Office (Boston, MA). Successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of ongoing cases. Ideal candidate will be able to perform legal research and draft legal documents. Experience with federal court and strong attention to detail a plus. A Paralegal/Legal Assistant III executes the following duties: Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk and Paralegal/Legal [more...]

Date: 2010-04-20 18:50:03

Personal Injury Paralegal - Training contract, trainee solicitor ...

One of the largest International law firms in the world acting for both public and private sector is looking to expand its busy and successful claims management team with the addition of a Personal Paralegal. The success of the claims management team in winning new work has enabled the sustained growth of the department, allowing for this fantastic opportunity for a qualified Paralegal. The claims management team handle pre litigated and litigated defendant PI cases for a range of clients including major PLCs and Insurers. Paralegals will be primarily involved in Road traffic Accident cases [more...]

Date: 2010-04-08 07:00:00

UW Paralegal Progam: May 5th Notes

Notes from lectures at the University of Washington's Paralegal Program 2009-2010 Complex Litigation May 5, 2010 NEWS Remaining Classes: Tonight: Product Liability 5/12:    Freedom of Religion 5/19:    Freedom of Religion Bankruptcy 5/26:    Bankruptcy Review 6/2:    Final -1st Amendment (speech and religion) -Bankruptcy -Product Liability --------------------------------------------- Product Liability -products that cause damage and harm -newer area of law, used to be "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) -used to be no liability, with the exception of inherently [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 17:19:00

Paralegal Schools - Four Leaf Clover

While the American Alliance of Paralegals (AAPI is the new kid in town because it wasn’t started until 2003) is fully geared towards the training of paralegals (through paralegal schools and instructors) both NALA and NFPA focus their spheres of influence on developing professional development programs and promoting a community as well as a global presence for the paralegal profession. Critical aspects to remember when looking into the quality of a paralegal program: 1. Paralegal courses should teach usable job skills along with the underlying legal theory. The paralegal schools curriculum [more...]

Date: 2009-11-02 16:11:24

Online Paralegal Studies – What Do You Learn When Taking Up an ...

Ricky Lim asked: Do you know how online paralegal studies came to emerge as one of the top most studies among many online colleges today? Well, if you are planning or interested in crafting your paralegal profession, it is important that you know the history of paralegal studies. The purpose of online paralegal studies is to give chances to those students who cannot afford to spend years in the law school. For those who want to take hold of their time while doing paralegal studies, taking an online paralegal education would be the most appropriate choice. In most African and American [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 06:55:46

FREE Litigation Paralegal support (SFV, WLA)

City: Losangeles Semi-retired PROFESSIONAL litigation paralegal wants to assist you on a temporary or per project basis for the sole purpose of UPDATING HER RESUME. She can organize your files, organize case documents or depositions, create/update/maintain databases (experienced with both simple and complicated software), help assemble documents for filings (experience with filing with both state and federal courts), help prepare you for trial (experience with preparing for and attending trial), help with document collection/productions (experience with collecting off site, copying, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 17:03:16

Types of Paralegals

If a paralegal is working under some hospital, he might be expected to make somewhere around $46,300; this being the median salary in this case. If a paralegal specializes in trademark law and intellectual property, he will make somewhere around $50,000 and $55,000. Both these are median salaries. If the paralegal specializes in insurance law, he will make around $50,000. Paralegal salary also increases with the supervisory and senior positions that a paralegal holds. $59,000 is made by a senior litigation paralegal while $63,000 is made by a senior corporate paralegal. While a paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-03-30 12:13:18

The Organization of Legal Professionals - A Group Worth Joining ...

Toni Marsh, Esq., Director of Paralegal Studies, George Washington University Ron Friedmann, Sr. Vice President, Integreon Nick Hariton, Esq., Managing Director & Counsel, Imaging Presentation Partners Joe Scott, Esq., General Manager, CompuLaw/Deadlines on Demand The Advisory Council (partial listing) Henry Alonso, Complex Case Director, Dept. of the Treasury, Washington, DC Donald Billings, West Coast Manager Litigation Support Practice, Sidley & Austin Kevin Chern, Esq., CEO, Total Attorneys Practice Management Association Mary Buker, Principal, Litigation Technology & Consulting, Inc. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-22 19:46:13

Elder Law Paralegal

Adecco - New York City, NY - Job summary Elder Law Paralegal Category: Location: Status: Salary: Legal New York, NY Temporary/Contract… Description Elder Law Paralegal with 1-3 years experience drafting letters, court papers (guardianship proceedings), probate Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-27 02:38:33

The Estrin Report: New Magazine for Paralegals

A new and exciting magazine for paralegals will launch in June, 2008.  KNOW, The Magazine for Paralegals is an outside-the-box, informative magazine balancing workstyle and life balance for paralegals. Designed for paralegals in today's highly competitive market, the publication offers tools, tactics and strategies for a successful worklife and lifestyle balance.  Written by leaders in the field, just a few of the upcoming stories include: Famous TV Stars: What Fans Don't Know About These Former Paralegals Work Less, Earn More: Can You Ditch the 24/7 Stressful Routine? The 10 Most [more...]

Date: 2008-02-21 01:57:37

What are the benefits of getting an ABA approved Paralegal Degree?

3 Responses to “What are the benefits of getting an ABA approved Paralegal Degree?” Comment from ipguy Time May 3, 2010 at 5:09 pm I am not sure I fully understand what you are trying to ask, but here goes. The only reasons you would want a paralegal degree would be either for personal development or to get a paralegal position. Some law firms will only hire paralegals from ABA-approved schools. The more educated you are, the more money you make. Making more money is the benefit that most paralegal students seek. In theory, an ABA-approved school provides a better education than a [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 16:48:47

Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY | NY Jobs ...

maintain files related to litigation · Providing administrative and paralegal support to attorneys in the Legal Affairs Department. · Type and revise … Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-03-23 21:38:43

Am I a member? Browse the member listing... Home Job Bank Regional ...

Working with Litigation Support Training Specialists to insure attorneys and paralegals in their region understand the review technologies and how they should optimally be used in all review phases of a case; • Acting as primary liaison with the National Data Center to coordinate data uploads, organization of review teams, education and preparation of case teams for the start-up and completion of a review to insure that production deadlines are met, and by providing their attorneys and paralegals with project status reports. Trial-Related Tasks • Providing every level of pre-trial [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 12:52:54

debt recovery paralegal jobs - Debt solicitors, credit collection ...

As a careful and have a thorough knowledge of the legal formalities and conditions, is one of the most important prerequisite for a legal assistant. This is because the kind of paralegal work is almost the same as that of a lawyer. The principal duty of a paralegal is to create documents. Writing legal reports and documents may take most of the time by many legal assistants. Therefore, good written and communication skills with proper Spelling, punctuation and grammar are necessary for them. You may have to documents for litigation, contracts, agreements and other separation of these To [more...]

Date: 2010-03-25 06:11:36

Paralegal- Trademark — Liz Claiborne — North Bergen, NJ

Paralegal- Trademark Overview : The Trademark Paralegal is responsible for handling … ensure that all deadlines are timely met. The Trademark Paralegal is expected to have a full understanding of the foreign … Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2009-12-30 14:38:15

women in ediscovery panel to speak at 'the masters conference'

An insiders look into the ever evolving landscape of legal discovery to include but not limited to computer forensics, electronic discovery, email archiving, online review and proactive management. The Masters Conference, an educational conference staffed with well-respected and knowledgeable experts in the legal profession, announced today that Women in eDiscovery will hold a panel discussion titled, “Litigation Readiness: Reining in Your eDiscovery Costs (How to Save Millions).” A roster of female eDiscovery thought-leaders will come together for a discussion on how to strategically and [more...]

Date: 2007-09-28 18:40:00

Paralegal - Emi Music Na - New York NY - EntertainmentCareers.Net

Job Title: Paralegal Job Description: Reporting to the EVP of legal affairs, Paralegal duties include: . create and maintain a centralized copyright file; and . draft copyright registrations for all new EMI sound recordings and audiovisual works; and maintain the Copyright Office deposit account. . maintain the EMI North America trademark files; . assist attorneys with pending trademark applications, renewals, docket watching notices, and oppositions. . support piracy and infringement actions brought by the company or industry organizations by providing evidence of copyright ownership, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-22 14:48:04

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Bell Cornwall Associates are looking to recruit an experienced Litigation Executive to join a busy and dynamic law firm based in Birmingham City Centre. To be successful in this role you should have experience of handling your own high volume caseload of RTA and Public Liability files. Due to the level of this position the successful candidate will need to be a logical thinker, an excellent team player, and have the confidence to take responsibility for a heavy work load. It is essential for this position that you have the relevant experience to hit the ground running. If the above is of [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 15:31:19

Nurse Paralegal\Legal Nurse Consultant

Lawjobs.com - New York City, NY - Deltaforce Legal is currently seeking a Nurse Paralegal or Legal Nurse Consultant for a long term temp… paralegal experience, clinical background with at least 10 years in critical care and/or emergency room Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-31 22:38:07

Collection Volume | Call of Duty Online Game

Experienced lawyers, litigation paralegals and collection investigators have the experience and vision that guarantees aggressive debt collection. However there are many factors that impact legal recoveries, including multiple jurisdictions, downward fee pressure and growing placement from debt buyers. Law Collection agencies need customized collection programs which handle debt collection for early-outs, pre-charge off, primary debts, secondary debts, tertiary debts and judgment enforcement. The debt collection software needed to combine the contingency collection processes with the legal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 14:41:19

Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Legal Assistant/ Paralegal NY-New York City, Immigration Legal Assistant/ Paralegal : Klasko, Rulon,... Business Immigration Paralegal (Japanese/English) NY-New York, We are seeking a professional with one or... BAIL FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES: Treasurer £0 - volunteer role: BAIL FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES If... Paralegal NY-New York, Job Description: If you have a paralegal certificate... Corporate Paralegal (Temp) NY-New York, This Fortune500 Company, a provider of IT solutions... PARALEGAL SPECIALIST New York, PARALEGAL SPECIALIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The [more...]

Date: 2010-04-10 10:12:13

paralegal profile: mianne l. besser, litigation paralegal & rmpa ...

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: 2009-08-18 20:16:00

Commercial Litigation Paralegal!! (Tallahassee )

Commercial Litigation Paralegal!! Job Description. Classification: Full-time. A Downtown law firm is seeking an 5 plus years commercial litigation paralegal to join its growing Litigation department. This position primarily supports the [more...]

Date: 2010-02-25 04:00:06

LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL - Training Available - New York, NY ...

Climber.com - New York City, NY - Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Training AvailableJob DescriptionParalegals and legal assistants… them $34,000 to $55,000 a year!ResponsibilitiesThe duties of a paralegal will vary depending on the type of company Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-31 22:38:07

What Should be the Ordinary Course of Business: Reviewing ESI in ...

Not using litigation support system to review electronically stored information is comparable to whining about using Lexis or Westlaw for online legal research. Or worse yet, a lawyer refusing to use a word processing program because they only know how to dictate.  It might even violate an attorney’s duty of competency to their client, due to the volume of ESI driving up costs by refusing to use the tools to make review cost effective. Few attorneys can explain with a straight face to their client that they spent 7 hours looking for 10 emails on 15 CD’s that could have been located in [more...]

Date: 2009-07-07 12:53:34

Learn About the Requirements of Paralegal Certificate Programs ...

What are the advantages of pursuing any of the paralegal certificate programs? Normally, those who have basic degrees or associate degrees immaterial of the field of major, opt for pursuing a paralegal certificate program rather than an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree program. The duration of a typical paralegal certificate program could vary from a matter of four months to two years. The length of the course is dependent on various factors. A paralegal certificate program can be short, taking only four months to complete. It may also last up to two long years. The length of the [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 17:27:17

Lead Paralegal Specialist

AOL - New York City, NY - Requisition # 115658BR Posting Job Title Lead Paralegal Specialist Brand AOL Corporate Market Location United… States - New York - New York Position Type Full Time Posting Job Description Looking for a Lead Paralegal Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-28 18:38:22

TEMPORARY PARALEGAL - IN-HOUSE LEGAL DEPT. — Nadine Bocelli ...

Legal Staffing, Inc. will find temporary legal employment just for you. TEMPORARY PARALEGAL - 3-MONTH ASSIGNMENT Temporary paralegal needed to assist small Legal Department … Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2009-12-22 22:38:17

Litigation paralegal - e-disclosure experience?

This individual is looking for a paralegal to join their London Litigation &amp Regulatory practice group. The role would be to provide support to fee earners within the team who are involved in electronic disclosure, document review projects and document review projects. Responsibilities: Recommending an e-Disclosure approach to internal customers Guiding clients and internal customers on e-Disclosure Litigation support Cost control, documenting and maintaining the chain of custody records and troubleshooting. Candidate Specification You must have prior experience of E-disclosure [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 05:17:52

Paralegal — Bressler Amery & Ross — Florham Park, NJ

… , holidays and long hours based on case load. College degree and a minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm. Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-24 02:38:22

IP Paralegals/ Attorneys — Search Inc. — New York, NY

A Manhattan based boutique firm seeks IP Paralegals and Attorneys (JD/Bar required) to join their midtown office. Our client … Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-02-28 02:38:18

Nurse-paralegal for long-term temporary assignment

New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan law firm seeks a nurse-paralegal with a background in products liability/pharmaceutical Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-25 14:38:30

Paralegal - Emi Music Na - New York NY - EntertainmentCareers.Net

„X create and maintain a centralized copyright file; and „X draft copyright registrations for all new EMI sound recordings and audiovisual works; and maintain the Copyright Office deposit account. „X maintain the EMI North America trademark files; „X assist attorneys with pending trademark applications, renewals, docket watching notices, and oppositions. „X support piracy and infringement actions brought by the company or industry organizations by providing evidence of copyright ownership, including drafting declarations of ownership and collecting chain of title documentation; [more...]

Date: 2010-03-10 13:32:55

Compliance Paralegal/Assistant

New York City, NY - Company located in midtown is looking to bring on a compliance paralegal/assistant with 2-3 years Possibly Related Posts: Paralegal — EMI Music North America — New York, NY Senior Corporate Paralegal Temp Nurse Paralegal Great NYC firm looking for NURSE PARALEGAL (Plaintiff’s side) Trial Paralegal - Litigation Paralegal - Trial Attend and Trial Prep - Travel to Trials - Paralegal — LEGAL MEDIA FINANCE — New York, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-08 21:39:38

Litigation Paralegal - Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. - Denver ...

Litigation Paralegal - Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. - Denver, CO litigation experience, including e-discovery, litigation hold process, document requests, familiarity with civil rules and procedures (federal and state), and e... From Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. - 27 Mar 2010 06:10:29 GMT - job details - View all Denver jobs Visit the full electronic discovery job post from the original [more...]

Date: 2010-03-28 05:52:03

PI Paralegal Surrey to GBP25,000 - Training contract, trainee ...

Personal injury litigation paralegal required to manage a caseload of fast track files through pre and post litigation. Files will be managed on a case management system from inception through to settlement or trial. You will be required to assess liability and value quantum, prepare trial bundles and issue proceedings as well as conducting telephone hearings. Excellent PI Protocol and CPR knowledge essential gained from previous case handling of litigated files. It is essential the successful applicant hits the ground running with minimal supervision. Claims will predominately be RTA based [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 02:57:51

the second annual paralegal managers' institute

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ALM’s Second Annual Paralegal Managers’ Institute, scheduled for February 26, 2007 in Washington, DC and March 8, 2007 in Los Angeles, California, will provide a unique forum for paralegal managers from law firms and corporate legal departments to exchange ideas with their peers as well as attorneys, litigation support professionals, and HR executives. Topics will include approaches for meeting the challenge of motivating and rewarding today’s paralegal workforce. Panelists from in-house litigation departments will provide their perspective on coordinating [more...]

Date: 2007-01-19 20:41:01

Choose Right ABA Approved Paralegal Programs With few Easy Steps

ABA stands for American Bar Association, a voluntary association for professional law industry of the United States with around 400,000 members. Its mission is to provide guidelines for law school accreditation, assistance and field information for the lawyers and paralegals, and legal education for both the public and the professionals. Each state or local laws have different requirements for paralegals. Right now, around 1000 of the educational institutions have certificate or degree programs for paralegals; with 250 of them are approved by ABA. Though formal education is not mandatory in [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 16:00:19

E-Discovery Commercial Litigation Paralegal - LTS - Legal ...

E-Discovery Commercial Litigation Paralegal - LTS - Legal Technology Staffing - Houston, TX Rare opportunity to join the E-Discovery team of a Fortune... background to make the transition into an E-Discovery role. E-Discovery Commercial Litigation Paralegal... From LitigationSupportCareers.com - 01 Apr 2010 10:55:52 GMT - job details - View all Houston jobs Visit the full electronic discovery job post from the original [more...]

Date: 2010-04-01 14:48:59

Denver, CO - Litigation Paralegal - See Ad For Details - E ...

Denver, CO - Litigation Paralegal - See Ad For Details litigation experience, including e-discovery, litigation hold process, document requests, familiarity with civil rules and procedures (federal and state), and e.. Visit the full electronic discovery job post from the original [more...]

Date: 2010-04-01 20:26:03

Five Essential Skills of a Litigation Paralegal: Law Firms Give ...

Pleadings, medical records, correspondence and other important documents must also be meticulously organized. A key paralegal responsibility is to produce, at a moment’s notice, one pertinent piece of paper that lives somewhere in a filing cabinet filled with other documents. Litigation Paralegals Must Have An Understanding of Medical Records Many lawsuits arise from a person being injured. Medical records are important documents in such cases. Litigation paralegals aren’t expected to have the level of medical expertise that a legal nurse consultant, a nurse or doctor would have. A basic [more...]

Date: 2010-02-03 02:21:25

Paralegal Work Explained | Legal Help and Advice Blog

The American Bar Association defines paralegal as “a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” With this definition, we can say that paralegal work involves administrative functions from organizing, filing, and retrieving of documents to photocopying and even to numbering of pages, all designed to help the lawyers. Depending on the employer, paralegal or legal assistant may also [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 15:50:36

Experienced Part Time Litigation Paralegal (Scottsdale)

City: Phoenix Telecommuting Part Time Position needed for Litigation firm. Boutique Scottsdale litigation firm seeking paralegal/legal secretary with significant litigation support experience. Must have strong organizational skills, ability to learn and work under a high volume work environment. Candidate must also take direction well and be familiar with MS Office programs. MUST have experience in file preparation and organization as well as trial prep and discovery. You must be a self-starter. Experience should be in area of insurance defense/subrogation. PI will most likely not be a fit. [more...]

Date: 2010-04-20 02:49:03

Commercial / Civil Litigation-Paralegal Bristol

Bristol private practice requires an experience commercial litigation fee earner with at least 3 years post graduation experience, handling and managing your own caseload in respect of litigated contentious files, drafting witness statements, drafting claims, issuing proceedings and the management of files from inception to completion. As a litigator you will be able to demonstrate solid process knowledge and be able to explain to clients the methodology and strategies available in pursuing settlements. Your experience may have been gained in cost outlay recovery, breach of contract and [more...]

Date: 2010-03-03 16:21:14

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

Defendant Paralegal (Fraud)

Defendant Paralegal (Fraud) Are you a hard-working paralegal with Personal Injury or Insurance Litigation Fraud experience? If so, Bell Cornwall Associates have an exciting opportunity with a leading Birmingham City Law Firm and would like to hear from you. This position requires the assistance of a senior fee earner and therefore would not require taking on a caseload of your own. The main responsibilities will include dealing with a high volume of Defendant Personal Injury Files on the instruction of the senior fee earner - These files will focus specifically on files where there is a [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 04:13:12

Tennessee State University Newsroom: TSU Names Interim Director of ...

Carter will also direct TSU President’s Fellows Program, serve as a member of the University’s human resources committee and serve on TSU’s academic interdisciplinary committee on access and diversity. Prior to coming to TSU in 2000, Carter was an assistant attorney general in the Consumer Protection Division of the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, responsible for investigating all complaints regarding the unauthorized practice of law in the state of Tennessee. She has previously served as a judicial law clerk for retired Judge Marietta Shipley in the Davidson County Second [more...]

Date: 2010-04-06 21:53:00

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