Mar 03 2014
Tweet Good morning, Most people don’t know the difference between a paralegal and a legal secretary. This article, found on Everest, gives us the breakdown of the two. Read about it below. “The Difference Between Paralegal and Legal Secretary Paralegals and legal secretaries are both essential roles in a law firm. But many people …
Feb 26 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegal Today gives us a great article on the importance of writing tools. In this line of work it is the little things that make all the difference. Read more below. “Legal Research & Writing Important Legal Writing Tools for Paralegals Finishing your brief by crafting the Table of Contents and …
Feb 19 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegal Today has an article on Paralegals and Punitives. Organization is key! Read more about it below. “Paralegals and Punitives Organization is key when dealing with motions for punitive damages. By Catherine Astl, CLA May/June 2006 Table of Contents Punitive damages — meant to penalize for wanton, malicious or egregious …
Feb 14 2014
Tweet Good morning, Do you fully understand what a “certified paralegal” is? Read this article from NALS to get a better idea of what that means. “Are You Sure You Are Certified? By: Kristina Duncan My firm recently started advertising a job opening for an administrative assistant. As resumes started rolling in, I …
Feb 03 2014
Tweet Good morning! It seems like everyone is getting familiar with the term “Going Green’… But how green are you? Going green can not only benefit costs but it can help out the environment as well. Read this article from NALS to help you kick start your green valley! “How Green Is My Valley? …
Jan 31 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegal Today has a great article with 9 tips of important items that all paralegals should keep in mind when getting prepared for a trial. Read about it below. “9 Critical Steps for Trial Preparation Important items that all paralegals should keep in mind. By David J. Dempsey July/August 2003 Table …
Jan 27 2014
Tweet Good morning, Being prepared and organized is an essential part during a trial. Keeping your files in order in your war room is very important. The paralegal is the go-to person for documents, pleadings, etc. Take some advice from Paralegal Today and be a prepared “librarian” in your war room. “Is Your War …
Jan 24 2014
Tweet Good morning, Are you a mentor? Check out this article from NALS below and do what it takes to ensure our association thrives. “Are You a Mentor? By Marie Schoenfeldt, PLS, CLA, Garland County Legal Support Professionals Mentor—a word meaning a wise and trusted counselor, one who acts as a guide or model for …
Jan 22 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegals play a key role when preparing for a personal injury civil trial. Preparing all of the documents, asking the right questions, these are all very vital steps to help get your attorney ready for trial. Paralegal Today has a great article to help with this challenging task. Read about it below. …
Jan 17 2014
Tweet Good morning, We should all try to make this world a better place. Going green has been a huge part of helping out the environment. Would you like to learn more about what you could do to GO GREEN? NALS is here to lend a helping hand! Read about it below. “Introducing the …