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Tips for Passing the CLA or CP Exam
In order to pass the exam, you will find pointers in this article to: Know the syllabus Know the exam schedule Know the test prep resources available to you According to Legal Assistant Today magazine, the oldest two certification exams … Continue reading
Paralegal Specialties – Career Choices for Success
The paralegal profession is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. In 2009 Money Magazine published an article stating that paralegal employment is projected to grow by 22% over the next ten years from 2006 through 2016. The … Continue reading
Where Paralegals Work
There are more than 250,000 paralegals in US, and they are employed in all types of organizations. The majority (almost 75%, as shown in the graph below) are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and government offices. A paralegal … Continue reading
Different Types of Paralegal Jobs
The image that commonly comes to mind when imagining a paralegal at work is one of diligent professionals working in real estate closings, corporate law preparing securities filings or drafting documents, trial preparation drafting discovery or summarizing deposition transcripts, drafting … Continue reading
Anatomy of a Paralegal Office
The cast of characters comprising a paralegal’s office and the roles they play in a law firm begins with the client. Without the client there would be no need for a paralegal’s office. Indeed no need for the law firm … Continue reading
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Essential Skills for Paralegals
A paralegal may develop, or naturally possess, a virtually unlimited number of skills that add increased value to his or her skill set as a professional team member. They range from applying technologically-oriented skills utilizing computers and electronic data processing … Continue reading
Paralegals Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
In the early days of the American justice system, attorneys became qualified to practice law by reading cases—“lawbooks”—, observing trials and hearings in courtrooms, and assisting attorneys. The phrase “bar examination” came from the practice of orally questioning a person … Continue reading
Paralegals and Legal Assistants: What Do They Do?
Paralegals provide invaluable support to the attorney employing them. Paralegals coordinate the logistical scheduling details of depositions among the various parties involved; they review and summarize depositions; interview witnesses and summarize their testimony; and draft documents such as contracts, wills, … Continue reading
Paralegal Professional Development
Continuing education, often called professional development, has become a common denominator of all recognized professions. It is typically required, measured, recorded, and tracked in terms of classroom or program hours of participation. And it is quite often mandatory as a … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Keegan Albarn, a paralegal with 14 years of experience. I'm here to answer your questions, listen to your suggestions, and help you make better decisions when planning your career. Feel free get in touch and let me know how it's all going!