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A growing number of specialist law firms hire paralegals with credentials from online law schools or part-time legal degree programs. Degree Program Builds a Dentist’s Business Skills Without Drills In his own official biography, Dr. Ira Wolfe confesses his concern that he was known for “drilling and filling” instead of for his broader interests in community and professional development. As he invested time in hiring staff for his dental practice, he found himself speaking to other business owners and managers about how to hire quality employees. Before long, Dr. Wolfe started writing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 07:00:00

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How can i start a career of being a paralegal when everyone hiring ...

Right now I am in Hofstra University’s Paralegal Certificate program, will this help? or will i still be denied? how can i start with NO experience?? Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more! Try an internship. You can also try volunteering at some place like legal aid or other agency that serves the poor. Ask your instructors and the program director for suggestions. Do they have a placement program? Some law firms, especially big ones, might prefer to hire people without a lot of experience because they can train them to their way of doing things. For what it’s [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 20:53:08

Paralegal Degree | CollegeInfoPro.com

Who are Paralegals? Paralegals or legal assistants are assistants of lawyers who help them prepare for trails, hearings, corporate meetings and closings. A paralegal either has certification or a degree in legal studies though it may not be mandatory for some employers. They work mainly for law firms, corporate legal departments or government agencies. Paralegals can be assigned with many tasks like research of laws and judicial decision related to a particular case, organizing documents and preparing reports for an attorney on a particular case, preparing documents and pleading and [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 02:13:57

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

Fast Growing and Well Paying: the Benefits of Being a Paralegal ...

With job opportunities expected to grow 22 percent by the year 2016, with an average annual salary of 40,000 dollars it is not surprising that so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you walk through the door and do in this growing field? What is a paralegal do? Paralegals are also called “legal assistants” for good reason – they assist lawyers. Even if they can claim, filed a case in court or other tasks such as “lawyer” you can almost everything the remainder of a lawyer. Lawyers can often delegate the preparation work to paralegals for trials, hearings and business [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 01:08:54

Immigration Paralegal

A well-regarded firm is actively seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join their highly enthusiastic team. You will be responsible for managing a wide variety of corporate & private client accounts, providing advice and support through the whole points based system. To surmise this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take his or her next step working within a highly distinguished firm. The Role: Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: -Provide main point of contact assistance to clients regarding immigration issues -Manage a wide [more...]

Date: 2010-04-10 09:43:16

Paralegal – Law Firm

Dhishoom – Aventura, FL – Paralegal The candidate will work for 3 attorneys doing transactional and litigation work. Activities will range from drafting legal documents to assisting attorneys with administrative duties. Responsibilities include research, writing, drafting motions, setting calendar hearings, communicating with clients, data entry, updating data, maintaining documentation and information in correct order. Must have 2+ years of experience working at a law firm. Bachelor’s degree required. Must speak and write perfect English and Spanish. For more information of this job [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 04:37:55

Paralegal Careers for the Legally Minded

Paralegals have been authorised professionals. Advancement is possibly in bureau hierarchy in incomparable firms, or in compensate by your organisation or alternative firms. Paralegals can work in law firms, corporations, sovereign as good as non-profit agencies. There have been additionally paralegals which work for advocacy groups, politicians, or freelance from their home. The event to go to law propagandize is regularly there, as good as will be some-more affordable after we begin your paralegal career. Paralegal careers have been for those who adore law as good as research, as good as [more...]

Date: 2010-03-30 06:30:03

If you got your Associates in Paralegal Studies & the program was ...

One Response to “If you got your Associates in Paralegal Studies & the program was ABA approved does it matter?” Comment from Libraryanna Time May 4, 2010 at 4:57 pm I think attorneys mostly look at what you know. I suppose if you want to work at a high power big firm, it could matter. ABA lack of approval can be for reasons unrelated to quality. For example, my law school for years was not approved because they offered part time programs. Didn’t make sense, but that’s the way they are. See if they are accredited/certified by someone such as the state bar. I’m a paralegal, but [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 16:50:00

Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and ...

A career as a paralegal is definitely worthy of consideration. Home May, 2010 April, 2010 March, 2010 February, 2010 Subscribe RSS Feed Sitemap Contact Us Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and Education Needed A career as a paralegal is definitely worthy of consideration. Young ladies and gentlemen soon entering the job market are wise to select paths of opportunity and advancement. Becoming a paralegal fits the bill in many ways. Wherever there are people, laws are necessary to settle disputes and protect against crime. There are many areas of law in which paralegals [more...]

Date: 2010-04-22 10:59:38

For those that work at a mid to large size law firm, does your ...

For those that work at a mid to large size law firm, does your firm have a training program for new paralegals” Comment from ItsMe Time May 8, 2010 at 7:47 am In large firms, it is survival of the fittest. You just get thrown in, if you sink, you’re fired. If you swim, they keep dumping water on you. Sucky practice, I agree. Comment from Big Bobby Clobber Time May 8, 2010 at 8:42 am In the firm where my brother is a partner, they require at least 5 years of experience for paralegals, and it is that type of approach. If you cannot do the work, they are not interested. It is the same [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 06:48:18

Legal Assistant 101

Legal Assistant, or paralegal, is one of the fastest growing career tracks today. Legal Assistant, or paralegal, is one of the fastest growing career tracks today. More companies are favoring legal assistants over attorneys to keep overhead costs down. Even so, attorneys still account for hiring seven out of ten paralegals. Paralegals perform many of the same tasks as attorneys. They prepare for closings, hearings, trials and corporate meetings. A legal assistant will also research and investigate facts relevant to a case such as laws, judicial decisions and legal articles. They write [more...]

Date: 2010-04-16 06:51:17

Recruiters Move Toward Project Management

Many firms now are recognizing that an effective paralegal manager has developed the same talents over time as a successful project manager, from highly-refined organization and communication skills to expertise in delegation and evaluation—all with a keen ability to meet deadlines and achieve results. For those firms without a paralegal manager or similar employee to take on large document review projects, specialized recruiting agencies offer experienced legal project managers to accommodate. Just as a paralegal manager might easily serve as project manager on large discovery and document [more...]

Date: 2010-01-05 14:04:00

Family Law Paralegals

Our client, a Family Law Firm is expanding and searching for Family Law Paralegals. Right candidate must be familiar with the local family courts, work independently and hit the ground running. You will be supporting a board certified partner and 2 associates. Candidate must have a stable work history and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Jr. Family Law Paralegal requires 2-3 years of FAMILY Law experience, and the Sr. Family Law Paralegal requires 5+ years of experience. Both positions require a very poised, articulate and professional candidate who knows their way around the [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 14:37:00

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

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

paralegal by day rockstar by night

I left Louisiana in Dec 1987 and moved to Houston. I attended Art Institute of Houston and graduated with a degree in Commercial Art in January 1990. I worked as a men's clothing designer at a company called Scope Imports from Jan 1990 to Oct of 1993. I left there and did this and that for a while (mostly the things 20 somethings do when they are single) then decided I had better go back to school. I attended University of Houston in pursuit of an Art History degree from Spring 1995 thru Fall 1996. Things weren't going so well for me financially, so I decided to move back to Slidell in Dec [more...]

Date: 2006-10-03 14:29:00

Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and ...

Becoming a paralegal fits the bill in many ways. Wherever there are people, laws are necessary to settle disputes and protect against crime. There are many areas of law in which paralegals can work, including corporate, estate planning, tax, bankruptcy, family and domestic, criminal, environmental protection, personal injury, civil litigation, trademark, international, intellectual property, and real estate. All these areas of law create a variety of work areas, and an abundance of learning opportunity. Taking advantage of learning opportunities creates more earning opportunities. The U.S. [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 09:03:54

Mormon Scholars Testify » Blog Archive » Kristian Heal

My fourth child was born at the beginning of a two year stint in the ‘real world’ working as a paralegal for the New York law firm Davis, Polk and Wardwell (a wonderful experience). I was in the first year of my PhD course at the University of Birmingham when I was offered a job in the Center for the Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts at Brigham Young University. Remarkably, BYU had found itself in need of someone with training in Syriac, bringing meaning and purpose to my studies. So, eight years after giving up my place at BYU I returned with my wife and four children to work [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 12:40:13

Introduction to Salary of a Paralegal | Essential Oils

For example, 10% of working paralegals either have a master’s degree or a JD. On the other hand, a bachelor’s degree is held by 50% whilst 40% possess an associate degree. An associate degree is widely considered and advised to be the minimum educational requirement-as urged by the National Federation of paralegal association. Possession of a certification from a recognize paralegal body is also a great boost for those seeking a jobs. As can be gleaned, working paralegals are able to earn suitable salaries depending on various factors. A starting salary of $30,000 is one of the average [more...]

Date: 2010-03-21 23:25:59

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

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

EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL | Law Firm of Soo Nam - AILA ...

About Law Firm of Soo Nam PLLC Medium sized boutique immigration firm in midtown handling corporate and individual clients. Asian and European clientele. Writer for Korea Central Daily News from 1998-2007. Established 17 years. Past Co-Chair of AILA-NY DOL Liasion Committee 2005-2007. Speaker at PERM 101, Corp Basics 101. Congenial atmosphere. Health Insurance. Vacation. Bonus. View all our jobs Medium size Immigration Firm seeking Long Term Paralegals. Should be bilingual, professional, organized, can multi-task. Extensive experience with difficult H1b, PERM, I-140 or other employment [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 09:03:00

West Virginia Writers, Inc. Blog: A GLIMPSE AT OUR NEW BOARD OF ...

Teresa is a graduate of Marshall University and works at the law firm of Shaffer & Shaffer as a certified paralegal. She is the recipient of a WV Commission on the Arts Individual Artist Award and has enjoyed being a member of WV Writers for many years. 2nd Vice President Susan Nicholas grew up in Milton, WV and graduated from Milton High School in 1986. She anchors the Saturday 6am news and Sundays at 6 & 11pm for WSAZ in Huntington. Her story, "The Suit," won first place at the West Virginia Writers Conference in 2008. She is currently working on several picture books and magazine articles [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 17:13:00

Paralegal Job Description | City Law Jobs

Add your content (1) Blog (21) Career Centre (16) City Guides (7) Birgmingham (1) Bristol (1) Edinburgh (1) Leeds (1) London (1) Manchester (1) City Law Jobs Advice (16) Courses (8) News (24) On the Move (13) Professional & Legal Groups (23) ILCA (1) ILEX (1) Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (1) Leeds Junior Lawyers Division (1) Newcastle and North East JLD (1) Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division (1) South Wales Trainee Solicitors Group (1) Swansea Junior Lawyers (1) Yorkshire Law Society (1) Uncategorized (4) A paralegal job requires a qualification from training and education in order to [more...]

Date: 2010-03-10 11:38:03

Should You Become a Paralegal in a Recession? - Community College ...

While the costs of attending law school may be unrealistic, community college paralegal programs present an expedited and affordable option for those interested in the legal field.   Paralegal careers allow individuals to work in the fields of law without having to pay for soaring educational costs of a four to eight year college program. Paralegal studies can generally be completed in one to two years, allowing students to pay for more affordable educational programs, while also allowing students to enter into the job market more quickly. The career of a paralegal often involves [more...]

Date: 2009-02-18 07:13:12

Corporate paralegal needed for us firm!

Our client is looking for a paralegal to join their corporate team asap! Responsibilities: Legal, corporate and commercial research Company incorporation Bibling Liaising with clients Legal research using the Internet, Intranet, legal search engines and Legal Journals to research cases law, legislation and secondary materials, both domestic and foreign Companies House searches on domestic companies, compliance with SEC regulations Company Secretarial Services - filings with Companies House Creating bibles Candidate Specification: Our client will consider paralegals or newly [more...]

Date: 2010-04-18 03:51:53

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

In addition, there are actually many vocational schools that supply paralegal courses nevertheless, the majority of law firms preferred to employ paralegals who have gone to schools which are regionally recognized or those training schools that have American Bar Association (ABA) approved courses. When you are looking for schools that provide trainings and accreditation for paralegal, just run a search on the web. Nevertheless, it is very recommended that you look at the American Bar Association website to start with to be sure you know all kinds of things that you need in [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 00:30:23

What Does a Paralegal Do? | Law Insight for Consumers - Attorneys.org

A paralegal salary is approximately $38,000 in a law firm. Paralegals can also be employed in government departments, real estate companies, corporate legal departments and insurance companies. They may be required to do research for bankruptcy, family, criminal, litigation, labor, immigration, real estate, employee, insurance, intellectual property, medical malpractice and environmental issues. Documentation is a large part of the role of the paralegal. He should be able to find things and present them along with the supervising attorney. The skills of a paralegal in research and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-06 11:02:50

Neo-Trad of the Week

With travel and languages in my blood, I graduated from Georgetown University in the midst of the last recession and moved to Paris, where I put that degree in Foreign Service and my rusty French to work by baking cookies for an American store. I fell in love with my student guide when I visited Kellogg (Northwestern University’s business school) – we’ve been married 16 years and have two very adorable (most of the time!) boys and two very adorable (most of the time!) labradoodles (my girls!). After a number of interesting jobs including being the editorial assistant to Jackie Onassis [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 11:49:58

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

What careers in finance would be benefitted by a legal education ...

Regarding being a Paralegal: Employers (usually law firms) in the field of Law today want employees with Bachelors degrees from traditional colleges/universities. Those “certificates” you see advertised aren’t worth the paper they are printed on – they are generally scams. (I found this out the hard way.) Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+. Be prepared to take on a lot of debt. Even if you finish law school, you won’t be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 20:12:02

Firm Forms New Partnerships and Expands Paralegal Training in US

“We are extremely pleased to bring affordable paralegal training to more locations, and look forward to the doing our part to assist anyone who wishes to gain entry into the legal field in the most cost and time effective manner possible.”, says Gary Knippa, President of The Center for Legal Studies. The Paralegal Certificate Course through The Center for Legal Studies can be completed in as short as 6 weeks for as little as $1089. There is a dramatic difference when this is compared to an Associate or Bachelor degree program that can take between 2-5 years to complete and cost anywhere [more...]

Date: 2010-03-29 10:41:08

Work-at-Home Legal Secretary or Paralegal for Law Firm

A Pasadena law firm is seeking an experienced legal secretary or paralegal to work from home part-time. You must have knowledge of CA civil procedure, the ability to access local rules, and also some experience with transaction law. Finally, you must have good computer skills and be able to work independently. Compensation to be determined. If interested in this telecommute position, mail resume to jpintarelli@firstmortgage.com. Other Posts of Interest: Work-at-Home Web Designer and Developer Work-at-Home Customer [more...]

Date: 2010-02-06 19:01:00

Requirements To Become A Paralegal - Life123

By: Jaceson MaughanBy completing the requirements to become a paralegal, you can embark on a high-demand career with plenty of challenges for those seeking a job that changes all the time. There are different levels of paralegal training, so understanding what is required for each type of program can help you decide which one fits your schedule and career needs best.What Is A Paralegal, Exactly? A paralegal is an assistant to an attorney and has been trained in various tasks relating to the legal system. Paralegals can come from a variety of education and experience backgrounds, and there is [more...]

Date: 2009-11-17 05:25:12

Paralegal Online Degree: Accredited Certification or Not?

specified level of education to work for a lawyer. College is not required and neither is certification. Additionally, no state has a regulatory board that oversees the profession as a whole. Such oversight rests strictly with the paralegal's employer. According to the ABA, “the supervising attorney remains responsible for the paralegal's work product and conduct.” So working paralegals are not governed by anyone other than the attorneys they serve, and plenty of attorneys are willing to hire a paralegal who has received certification via an online program. While some individual law [more...]

Date: 2010-04-25 23:33:40

Hipster Cities Like Portland Attract Lawyers Willing to Work as ...

Portland, Ore., is among the cities attracting young well-educated “hipsters” willing to overlook a tough job market to live in a popular place. And some of the new arrivals are lawyers. Portland, Seattle and Austin, Texas, don’t have enough jobs for all their young and educated migrants, but the places continue to draw new people, the Wall Street Journal reports. “What these cities share is a hard-to-quantify blend of climate, natural beauty, universities and—more than anything else—a reputation as a cool place to live.” Among those dealing with a bad job market is 28-year-old [more...]

Date: 2009-05-18 13:53:34

Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Paralegal / Cerami Search ...

This employer requests that only candidates within 100 miles of Dallas, TX apply to this job. You appear to be located near Seattle, WA, more than 100 miles from Dallas, TX. Please be aware of this if you choose to apply for this job. Our client needs a very experienced Plaintiff's Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Paralegal with 5+ years of experience. This Firm is very busy and needs a heads-down paralegal who knows the plaintiff side. Candidate must be extremely sharp, willing to work hard, and takes pride in their job. Required skills include Word, Excel, Summation, knowledge of [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 13:45:22

Corporate paralegal needed for us firm! - Training contract ...

Our client is looking for a paralegal to join their corporate team asap! Responsibilities: Legal, corporate and commercial research Company incorporation Bibling Liaising with clients LLP filings Legal research using the Internet, Intranet, legal search engines and Legal Journals to research cases law, legislation and secondary materials, both domestic and foreign Companies House searches on domestic companies, compliance with SEC regulations Company Secretarial Services - filings with Companies House Creating bibles Candidate Specification: Our client will consider paralegals or [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 03:49:26

Bill Warner Private Detective Sarasota to Panama City Florida 941 ...

To handle the overwhelming caseload, an army of lawyers, paralegals and clerks at big foreclosure law firms have streamlined the art of separating homeowners from their homes. Few are as large or as efficient as Tampa-based Florida Default Law Group (and the David J. Stern Law office in Plantation), which processes at least 300 new foreclosure suits a month in Hillsborough County, court documents show. By forging relationships with mortgage companies and focusing on volume, Florida Default Law Group offers to foreclose on a home at the bare-bones price of $1,200, about half the typical cost. [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 13:57:00

The Empowered Paralegal » Blog Archive » Paralegal seeks to be judge

“The court has a set of forms that people can take, fill them out and file them with the Magistrate Court clerk. As your judge, I won’t be concerned about missing commas or incomplete sentences.” This is an interesting step for a paralegal, but she does have experience appropriate to the position.  She is a partner in a mediation firm and was a paralegal for the city: “As a paralegal for the city, I met with citizens who wished to file complaints in Municipal Court,” Mirabal-Counts said. “After taking a statement from the person, I reviewed the city ordinances and identified the [more...]

Date: 2010-04-24 15:35:33

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

Sheep Submission: Timeslips + Chicago = Hell | The Collared Sheep ...

I lived in Chicago my first year out of college and it was hands-down, the worst year of my life. I moved to Chicago in the fall of 2002 to study improv, but somehow found myself working as a paralegal, barely doing comedy, hardly making enough money to pay my bills, and wading through a sea of depression. God knows the paralegal gig didn’t help the crippling depression part. I’m eager-to-please and hardworking. I tend to obey rules blindly and follow directions, so things at the law firm started off swimmingly. Each paralegal tallied his or her time using a program called Timeslips. [more...]

Date: 2010-03-24 16:56:46

Immediately looking for Legal Secretary - Abu Dhabi - United Arab ...

Job Title: Legal Secretary Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Job Requirements: /Post graduate diploma, preferably in Legal Secretarial or Paralegal disciplines. /Minimum 4-10 years experience with a Law Firm, in-house law department, large corporation or an international consulting firm, preferably in a legal assistant or paralegal role. /Contract administration experience in the context of a law firm or a major corporation. /Strong computer skills including with Word, Excel, PowerPoint. /Ability to work in high pressure environment with challenging time constraints. /Fluent in [more...]

Date: 2010-01-16 10:28:31

Nevada Paralegals - vocational school, technical schools, trade ...

Like most technical schools, Nevada paralegal training programs focus on delivering fundamental entry-level skills in vocations that turn into careers. If you've wanted to thrive at the center of the state's vibrant courthouse professions, a paralegal trade program can put you to work in two years or less. According to Martindale-Hubbell, a network of more than a million attorneys around the globe, there are currently 686 law firms in Nevada. Attorneys in private practice are the single-largest employer of paralegals and legal assistants in the country, although many paralegals take positions [more...]

Date: 2007-11-02 23:10:41

The Scope of the Paralegal Career | Finding jobs in Wisconsin

Virtually every sect of law incorporates the use of paralegals on their staff to assist in cases, filings, research, documentation and client relations.  Paralegals can work for patent attorneys, corporate lawyers and even for criminal cases.   A paralegal career usually means that you’ll be working in a private law firm or practice, as about 75% of paralegals did according to the US Department of Labor in 2008.  Paralegals can advance by jumping to other law firms that require a more specialized assistant, obtaining certifications and even managing other paralegals in large law [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 10:06:17

The Paralegal Does More Than Make Coffee!

As the main purpose of a paralegal is to lighten the workload of the attorney, it is more a matter of delegating important, relevant tasks, rather than doing the meaningless tasks that the attorney himself simply does not want to do.  One example is in a case process.  It is often the paralegal who has the task of locating the most current codes of law and procedure that are the most relevant to the case the attorney will be working on.  As many of these are subject to frequent changes, the paralegal must determine not only what is relevant but what is the most up-to-date.  Interviewing [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 16:34:52

Accountant

Legal secretary with 3-5 yrs... Billing Clerk NY-New York, Large dynamic organization in NYC is looking for... Family Office EPA / Accountant / Bookkeeper (Midtown East, Downtown) NY-New York, Requirements:Bachelor's degree from 4 year college or universityA... APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER New York, Computer Professional - Seek exp. Applications Development Manager... Paralegal NY-New York City, Paralegal Midtown matrimonial law firm seeks full-time... Hospitality Sales Manager NY-New York, Boutique Hospitality company is seeking an upbeat, energetic... COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT The Olympia [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 12:41:53

Business Immigration Paralegal (Japanese/English)

Inhouse Paralegal w/International Experience NY-New York, Inhouse Paralegal with International experience, 2 plus years... Paralegal NY-New York, Job Description: If you have a paralegal certificate... Litigation Paralegal (Bankruptcy) NY-New York, Global law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 2+... Compliance Paralegal/Assistant NY-New York, Company located in midtown is looking to bring... Japanese speaking business development manager NY-New York, A large manufacturer from Japan is looking to... Companies jobs hiring in my area? You can leave a comment below about copmany ads, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 19:26:42

Looking for a good Paralegal program that is not expensive.?

One Response to “Looking for a good Paralegal program that is not expensive.?” Comment from Butterfly in the wind w/o a care Time April 28, 2010 at 7:57 pm 1) Here is a list of American Bar Association (ABA) approved schools, just click on your state: http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/paralegals/directory/home.html You definitely want to go to an ABA accredited school. Potential employers WILL ask. I got asked if my school was ABA accredited on every single interview I went on! 2) An associate’s degree is the best way to go. A certificate means nothing to law firms, and a [more...]

Date: 2010-04-28 19:31:55

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