May 14 2014
Tweet Good morning, This article from NALS gives us some tips on how to avoid being a victim of Internet crimes. Take the steps to protect yourself. Read about it below. “Internet Crimes: What are they and how can you avoid being a victim? By Matthew Sant (originally published in @Law – Spring …
May 12 2014
Tweet Good morning, It’s never too late to get certified! This article from NALS talks about the reasons why you should do it, even if you are over 50. Check it out below. “Why Certify If You Are Over 50? By Vicky C. LaPradd, PP, PLS NALS Membership Committee, 2011-2012 Want to feel really …
May 09 2014
Tweet Good morning, Did you know that the type of font you use can make a difference in how much ink you are using? Cut printing costs by choosing another font. Get the information below that I found in an article from Legal Secretaries and start saving those dollars. “Font Choice Makes a Difference …
May 05 2014
Tweet Good morning, Here is a good article from NALA that talks all about paralegals. Just a great source of information! Check it out below. “About Paralegals Background and Definition Legal assistants and paralegals are individuals who assist lawyers in the delivery of legal services. Legal assistants and paralegals cannot give legal advice to …
Apr 29 2014
Tweet Good morning, Most of the time, the first impression we can give a potential client is how professional we are on the phone. This article from The Legal Secretary Journal talks about good phone manner. Do you have it? “Do You Have a Good Telephone Manner? Tue, 01/04/2014 – 00:00 — Quin Hoskins The …
Apr 25 2014
Tweet Good morning, We are finishing up on our I-9’s Dos and Don’ts article from NALS. Read the final part below. “I-9 Dos & Don’ts in the Workplace By Nelsy C. Gómez, Esq. … 6. DO include the employee’s employment start date in Section 2. This is a very common omission. Within Section 2, …
Apr 23 2014
Tweet Good morning, This article form NALS goes over the I-9 Dos and Don’ts in the workplace. Read over this so you can ensure a successful completion and maintenance of your Form I-9. “I-9 Dos & Don’ts in the Workplace By Nelsy C. Gómez, Esq. Just imagine…it is Monday morning and you just …
Apr 21 2014
Tweet Good morning, I loved this article from the Woodward News about a woman named Rose Ella Day. She was a legal secretary for 63 years and just retired last year. I thought I would share this. Enjoy! “Day Wraps Up 63 Years as Legal Secretary Rachael Van HornWoodward News Woodward, Okla. — …
Apr 18 2014
Tweet Good morning, This article from NALS gives us some basic direction to take when creating a layout. You want to grab your readers attention. Check it out below. “Basics of Design – Layout By Jay Moore, NALS Communications Manager Here are some basics of layout to help you design better promotional materials. I …
Apr 16 2014
Tweet Good morning, This is an interesting and informative article that I found on Legal Secretaries International that goes over some professional conduct in the workplace. Read about it below. “Acting for the Lawyer, Not As the Lawyer Ferole L. Tingley The Model Rules of Professional Conduct tell us it is imperative that lawyers …