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By: Joel IrvingVictoria Ring is a freelance Certified Paralegal, Certified Bankruptcy Assistant, and the CEO of two successful businesses. Victoria Ring is the reason why law firms should not outsource their legal work to other countries. Ms. Ring has over 20 years of small business marketing experience, which she has used to build a successful freelance business working from home. Moreover, Victo

Connie Cassady of The Koch Law Firm, P.C. in Bloomington, Indiana and Lori M. Craig of Barrett & Associates in Bloomington have both passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam given by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations.Cassady was the 2008 recipient of the Indiana Paralegal Association/IKON PACE scholarship. Her legal experience is primarily plaintiff-based in personal injur

Associates are feeling the economic crunch in the form of their billable hours, and without enough work to do, more associates are vying for tasks traditionally done by paralegals. Not only are they volunteering for document reviews and deposition digests, but in some cases, these associates are forced to do paralegal work as their firms lay off staff.That's right, the paralegals who can keep cos

Sheri Elizabeth Varner, a legal assistant with the law firm of Brinkley Walser PLLC in Lexington has attained paralegal certification from the N.C. State Bar. She joined Brinkley Walser in April 2008.(Source: Winston-Salem Journal) A Paralegal's Blog

As a military paralegal, Staff Sgt. Chad Darby, military justice non-commissioned officer in charge at the 16th Sustainment Brigade Judge Advocate's Legal Services Center, is experiencing a more peaceful kind of employment."I'm not being shot at," said the 34-year-old former infantryman from Zanesville. "I was always out on patrols. As a paralegal I don't have to worry about someone coming up on m

There are many advantages to getting an online psychology degree. First of all, there are numerous prestigious universities and colleges that offer online psychology degree programs that are taught by the same faculty who also teach in their classrooms. The online psychology degree offers through the online range from the Bachelor degree to the MBA to PH.D.

There are many advantages to getting an online psychology degree. First of all, there are numerous prestigious universities and colleges that offer online psychology degree programs that are taught by the same faculty who also teach in their classrooms. The online psychology degree offers through the online range from the Bachelor degree to the MBA to PH.D.

There are many advantages to getting an online psychology degree. First of all, there are numerous prestigious universities and colleges that offer online psychology degree programs that are taught by the same faculty who also teach in their classrooms. The online psychology degree offers through the online range from the Bachelor degree to the MBA to PH.D.

by Army Staff Sgt. Jim GreenhillNational Guard BureauBombs, violence and death were part of Titus Abure’s boyhood. He fled the Republic of the Sudan as a 16-year-old refugee. His father died in Sudan’s civil war. So this Army National Guard specialist says an Iraq deployment isn’t much of a hardship. “I love it,” he said here in October. “I contributed to the success of the mission

Jeanne Marshall, a paralegal formerly with Siegfried & Jensen in Salt Lake City, Utah, filed suit in the U.S. District Court claiming pregnancy discrimination. She alleges that, when she returned from a month-long medical leave to deal with complications in her pregnancy, she was subjected to foul language, encouraged by a supervisor to terminate her pregnancy and divorce her husband, given no

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) chose Renee Mazzeo as the organization’s 2008 Outstanding Local Leader. The Outstanding Local Leader award is given to an individual who has promoted interest and participation in the activities of his/her local association and has been recognized by the legal community as a professional dedicated to the advancement of the legal pro

Tanking right along with the economy is funding for Greater Hartford Legal Aid, which is now facing budget cuts. Sadly, layoffs are part of the package. Six attorneys, one paralegal, and one staff member will find themselves searching for new jobs in March 2009. Countless more people who cannot afford legal representation will find themselves struggling to remain on equal footing with their oppone

Murder defendant Fred Cooper’s attorneys have filed their seventh attempt to move his trial out of Lee County. To supplement the motion, the Public Defender's paralegal, Karen Maus, found thousands of web postings by citizens and the media regarding the case. There are nearly 6,000 pages on four compact disks of articles and postings.(Source: The News-Press) A Paralegal's Blog

Supervisor-elect Adam Hill has hired Susan Devine, formerly a litigation paralegal for the San Louis Obispo law firm of Ernst & Mattison. Hall will be sworn in on January 5, 2009.(Source: SanLouisObispo.com Tribune A Paralegal's Blog

P. Kevin Seamon, a 56-year-old paralegal in St. Augustine, Florida, won the November 4 $750,000 Mega Money jackpot. He bought his winning Quick Pick ticket at Pat's Discount in St. Augustine.(Source: Jacksonville.com) A Paralegal's Blog

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Paralegal Stacie Sirois is the newest member of the Laconia School Board, winning by 75 votes in the only contested school board race in Ward 5.She defeated former teacher and school administrator Doris Barnes who, at the age of 96, was beginning a new career in local politics. Sirois logged 526 votes to Barnes' 453.Sirois has two children in the Laconia School system and spent much of her day hol

Best Paralegal Schools recently lauched their website, , which aims to provide online resources to students searching for paralegal training programs. Best Paralegal Schools allows students to compare paralegal degrees and request information from schools that interest them.Students will also find articles about various paralegal education options available to them -- from online paralegal trainin

Remember the "licensed paralegal" who is a juror in the Ted Stevens case? She pulled a disappearing act, claiming that her father had died. In reality, the juror, Marian Hinnant, 52, went to the Breeders Cup races. And yes, her father is alive and well.I don't know why she's being described as a "licensed" paralegal, when no such animal exists in the United States. Nor do I think she should be a p

Tracy L. Reinholt, Senior Corporate Paralegal for Simon Property Group, Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of legal services.Ms. Reinholt has 20 years of professional experience. Considered an expert in corporate and securities law, she is tasked with tax structuring, managing corporate and organizational projects for r

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The Anchorage Daily News ran profiles of the jurors in the Senator Ted Stevens case, and I found Juror #4's profile to be particularly interesting:JUROR #4 FEMALE: A licensed paralegal, works for a mortgage company on bankruptcy issues. Initially thought a defendant should testify, but said she understood why that's not a requirement after the judge instructed her in the 5th Amendment guarantee.Li

Vicky Tilman is following her heart — and the promise of a higher paycheck — into the nursing field.Her previous work as a paralegal in Moncks Corner was pleasant and steady, but 40-year-old Tilman knew her boss was nearing retirement, and she ultimately wanted more job security than what her small business employer could provide."It's hard to find a job as a paralegal," she said. "I'm not say

Jordan Schrader Ramis PC hired Holly P. Iburg as a paralegal in the firm’s dirt law practice group.Iburg will support the firm’s real estate and land use practices and has 10 years of legal experience. Formerly an attorney in Oregon and California, she has 12 years of development and construction experience, including serving as vice president of operations for a land development company.(Sour

Indianapolis law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP has hired Amy Case as a paralegal in the Litigation Group.Case assists with the preparation of federal, state and county cases for trial and settlement. Among her duties are client intake and preparation, preparing pleadings, calendaring events, and scheduling and attending depositions, mediations, and bench and jury trials. She also manages a

Kathryn L. Myers, associate professor and coordinator of paralegal studies at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), will attend the American Association for Paralegal Education Conference Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, Texas. Myers attends the conference every year, presenting in at least one session, and for the past eight years, she has served as the conference chairperson. As chairperson, she works wi

As delegates gear up to travel to Rogers this week for the 2008 NFPA Annual Convention, there are three more agenda topics that can make or break the advancement of the paralegal profession.Defining "Practicing Paralegal." This agenda topic would delete "practicing" altogether from NFPA's Bylaws, leaving "paralegal" open to a wide variety of interpretations - most notably, someone working as a ven

Minnesota's Hennepin County is getting a $500,000 federal grant to solve cold cases. The Department of Justice grant will be used to hire a cold case team that includes a paralegal, as well as a full-time detective, a forensic scientist, a prosecutor, and the use of the county sheriff's crime lab, which is one of three DNA testing labs in the state.The staff will test DNA samples from homicide an

In Pittsylvania County, Virginia, M.K. "Kate" Berger is one of the candidates for County Treasurer, and she's getting a hearty thumbs-up from a county resident.The first thing cited in the opinion piece is Berger's paralegal experience:[Berger] has a general practice paralegal certificate from the Paralegal Institute of Silver Springs, Md. This has assisted her in successfully operating her own pa

At the 2008 National Federation of Paralegal Associations' (NFPA) Annual Convention, being held next week in Rogers, Arkansas, several agenda topics that will shape the future of the paralegal profession are being discussed. One topic, submitted by the Arkansas Paralegal Association (ArPA), is the creation of an entry-level exam for paralegals.Currently, there is no entry level examination for pa

In her 20s, Kimberly Wilson took up yoga to handle the stress from her job as a paralegal. The harmony, health, and balance of yoga propelled her to open her own yoga studio in her living room, shortly after she took a new job running the paralegal program at Georgetown University. This small practice, graced with Wilson's extra touches - tea, cookies, aromatherapy, and inspirational readings -

Lumberton City Attorney Robert Price agreed to stay on until March, partially because the City agreed to hire a paralegal to ease his workload. The City hasn't had a paralegal for two years, but hiring a paralegal is definitely in the City's budget.(Source: FayObserver.com) A Paralegal's Blog

Join us as we celebrate our continued success at the trendy Manhattan hot spot Latitude Bar and Lounge on September 23rd. Network with other career paralegals, paralegal students and other law firm staff. All members will receive a free gift! Come for valuable info and prizes!Our event will take place 7 to 9 pm at Latitude Bar and Lounge, 783 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Streets). Please RSVP t

Fios, Inc. has announced that Cynthia Bateman, former global privacy and e-discovery director from Georgia-Pacific, is one of three new additions to their team.Bateman comes to Fios after spending more than 13 years with Georgia-Pacific, most recently serving as the global privacy and e-discovery director. Bateman is adept at developing and implementing e-discovery programs that are legally defens

The Paralegal's Handbook: A Complete Reference for All Your Daily Tasks, written by Anita Haworth, RP and Lesley Cox, RP is an excellent resource for paralegals, both novice and experienced. This is the first book I reached for to learn how to handle a personal injury case, and I know that I will use it many times in the future. Using straightforward language, Haworth and Cox cover investigation

In yet another blow to paralegal regulation, the Indiana Supreme Court rejected a proposed Rule 2.2 to include the voluntary regulation of paralegals. While I support mandatory regulation, not voluntary, it is still a blow to paralegals who are working so hard to be recognized as professionals. Rejection Letter - Proposed Paralegal Regulation in Indiana - Get more Business Documents

While paralegal regulation is certainly necessary, it does need to be very well planned. In this opinion piece by Marshall Yarmus, an independent paralegal operating in Toronto and the former vice president of both the Paralegal Society of Ontario and the Paralegal Society of Canada, reasons why the Law Society of Upper Canada's paralegal regulation is hurting paralegals and consumers are detaile

The town of Natick, Mass. hired David DeLuca, an attorney with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane of Quincy, to assist in collecting money owed to the town in back taxes. The combined figure of outstanding taxes is $1.5 million, but the town realistically expects to collect around $500K.DeLuca will be paid an hourly rate of $115 per hour. Much of the work, however, will be done by a paralegal who wil

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has an interview this week with virtual paralegal Dawn M. Draper of Traverse City, Mich. A virtual paralegal can do almost everything a paralegal in an office can do, except work with the file cabinet, of course. The qualifications are the same, and according to Draper, the pay is higher.To avoid conflicts of interest, she signs non-compete agreements. Being virtual

Beaufort County[, North Carolina] has eliminated its full-time staff attorney position, which was held by Kelly Golden, in this year's budget.County administrator Gary Kubic said the move was part of a re-organization of several departments. He said he would not replace Golden."I'm thinking about bringing in a paralegal and farming out the legal work to law firms," said Kubic.(Source: islandpacket

Clayton State University in Georgia is adding a baccalaureate degree in paralegal studies. Its College of Professional Studies already offers a certificate program and an associate's degree program, which have already received approval from the American Bar Association. Shortly after the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Clayton State's proposal to add a Bachelor of S

This is fantastic! Despite the fact that there is a cap on punitive damages, that firm should have to pay every single penny to this poor paralegal. A Garden City, N.Y., tax certiorari firm must pay more than $716,500 in damages to a former associate and a paralegal who claim they lost their jobs after they became pregnant, a federal jury has decided.Sitting in Central Islip, the panel of four wo

Debra Cassens Weiss of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />ABA journal reports – <?xml:namespace prefix = o />A jury has awarded about $720,000 in damages to an associate and paralegal who claimed they were forced out of their New York law firm due to their pregnancies.Garden City tax law firm Siegel, Fenchel & Peddy will only have to pay about $266,000 if the verdict is upheld becau

(BLS) - Earnings of paralegals and legal assistants vary greatly. Salaries depend on education, training, experience, the type and size of employer, and the geographic location of the job. In general, paralegals who work for large law firms or in large metropolitan areas earn more than those who work for smaller firms or in less populated regions. In May 2006, full-time wage-and-salary paralegals

To meet the growing need for paralegals in Columbus, Ohio, a new paralegal certificate program is beginning this fall for veterans. All are welcome, but the goal is to reach out to soldiers and their spouses looking for a career change.Columbus attorney Bob Poydasheff is on board to teach the city's first paralegal certificate course geared toward military veterans, wounded soldiers and their spo

In the 115-degree heat of the deserts of Iraq, U.S. Army Spc. F. Matthew Duras' mind wanders back to the things he misses the most about living in Gloucester County.Being able to swim in a pool on a hot day. Taking drives to the Jersey shore or to Philadelphia.Or stopping at Hollywood Diner for a sampler platter and a few beers with friends.The 37-year-old West Deptford resident has been in Iraq f

Many people think the logical career move for a paralegal is to go to law school and become a lawyer. (In fact, it's such an expected career path that I try not to blog about paralegals becoming lawyers, because I believe that being a paralegal can be a very rewarding career. I believe it so much that I bristle a bit when someone asks me if I'm going to go to law school.) While career paralegal

Fiji seems like an idyllic place, full of sun, sand, and relaxation, but beneath the calm facade lurks corruption. After a successful career fighting corruption in Hong Kong, paralegal Albert Lau is now helping Fiji fight internal corruption.Not often do people think of taking up a profession fighting corruption and promoting good governance.For Albert Lau, making a difference in society is a pas

For most mom bloggers, reaching an audience can be tough. The Blog Train offers a solution to find targeted traffic for work at home mom bloggers. Even if a mom isn't "formally" working from home, all moms work and work hard. Andrea Chamberlain, a former paralegal and July's Winner, said, "A stay at home mom will tell you life is like a glorified insane asylum, and the life of a work at home mom i

In a way, this just proves that paralegals are superheroes, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound -- or in this case, lift small cars off unlucky pedestrians:A young weight-lifting paralegal from Wolverhampton has his sights set on the next Commonwealth and Olympic Games after putting in a strong performance in a national contest.Sundeep Singh Khela, from Goldthorn Park, came second in the

Terry Dwight Coleman, a paralegal in Colorado, released his first book, DON'T GIVE UP, DON'T GIVE IN, with the message that no matter your background or problems, God can use you to his glory.Coleman draws from his own struggles, and he believes that the book will inspire those who seek to overcome their troubles. Abandoned by his mother and raised by his grandmother and aunts, Coleman is no stra

Here's another argument for paralegal regulation: Alabama Attorney General Troy King promoted a political appointee who serves as his spokesman and chief of staff to one of the agency's five paralegal jobs -- at a salary of $104,000. Of course, this political appointee has NO paralegal training, and Alabama state law doesn't require AG paralegals to actually be paralegals.So basically, someone wh

Pro-Link Global Visa and Immigration Services, a provider of corporate global immigration services, with offices in the U.S., EMEA, and Asia, hired a paralegal to be their new global immigration consultant.Beata Firosz, a paralegal with over five years experience in immigration, joined Pro-Link GLOBAL as an Immigration Consultant in their Arizona office. Firosz previously managed large corporate

Can an employee be fired over smoke breaks? Apparently so, although it certainly does raise some interesting legal questions. Not only did the appeals court uphold the firm's decision to fire this paralegal, they also ordered her to repay the $3,000 she had received in unemployment benefits because she allegedly misrepresented her termination. I did check the New York State Department of Labor'

In the spirit of fair and balanced news coverage, I give you the following denial issued by Richard N. Laminack, the attorney accused of being a "sexual predator":"Houston lawyer Richard N. Laminack uses words such as 'silly' and 'ridiculous and not true' to respond to allegations contained in a Texas state court suit that describes him as a 'sexual predator' who parti

Powhatan’s Lori Tracoma has been awarded the prestigious Paralegal of the Year award, chosen as the best in her profession by the member law firms of the American Association for Justice.The Richmond law firm of Cantor and Arkema P.C. brought Tracoma on board as a receptionist 27 years ago and she has diligently worked her way to the top as an advocate for what she terms her “innocent victims.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is mourning a young airman who was stabbed to death during a weekend visit with family members in Scottsdale.Airman Spencer Goode, 20, a paralegal in D-M's legal department, was knifed shortly before midnight [last] Saturday in the parking lot of a Kwik Mart convenience store. ...Goode was visiting his sister, who lives in Scottsdale, according to the White Lake Beacon

On July 15, Donald Trump dropped a Federal civil suit against paralegal Adan S. Perez, Luz Bolivar and The Miss Mexico Organization LLC for trademark and copyright infringement. Perez et al. had been using the trademark Senorita Mexico USA, which Trump alleged infringed on the Miss Universe trademark.(Source: PRLog)

Winner of this year's Truly Rotten Boss Award goes to Richard Laminack, whom a former paralegal alleges is a "sexual predator." Yes, that's right, this Southern gentleman allegedly offered his paralegal $15,000 to stay with him in a hotel room in Las Vegas over a weekend and allegedly suggested she perform a sexual act on an expert witness to improve his mood and testimony.A former paralegal at H

The Virginia personal injury firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis and Appleton P.C. recently posted a video showcasing two of its paralegals, who describe what a paralegal does "behind the scenes." The audio quality leaves a lot to be desired, and the video itself could use the help of that film school grad working in the mailroom, but it's still a neat idea.Tragically, though, SCLA does not mention it

A New Jersey paralegal with a longstanding interest in government corruption filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department and the F.B.I. on Monday, seeking the release of the full case file on a murderous Brooklyn Mafia informant — papers she believes may shed light on the possible involvement of a dead New Orleans crime boss in the killing of President John F. Kennedy.The lawsuit, filed in Fe

An airman deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, died Thursday of natural causes, the Defense Department announced Friday.Tech. Sgt. Jackie L. Larsen, 37, of Tacoma, Wash., was assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.Larsen died of non-combat-related medical causes, a Beale spokesman said, but the exact cause of death is not being released.A paralegal by trade, Larsen was

In addition to her demanding job as a paralegal, Ann Jackson of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. tackles people.No, she's not herding wayward criminal defendants back into the courtroom; she plays rugby. This summer, Jackson will be playing rugby for the Hudson Valley Rebels in the women's open division in the Empire State games.Jackson is a relative newcomer to the sport and started playing rugby two years ag

Dina Calderone of Daphne, Ala. had always dreamed of being a chef or opening her own restaurant, but the path to that dream took a few detours along the way. After graduating from high school, Calderone first started working in medical transcription, which she turned into a home-based business after the birth of her first child. After eight years, she wanted a steady income, so she took a job as

By day, Lauren Morford is a paralegal in New York City, and like many of us, she spent her vacation week swimming.What is different is that she was swimming in the U.S. Olympic Swim trials in Omaha, Neb.”All of my vacation days have been used for competition,” said Morford, who has been balancing working at a paralegal in New York City after graduating from Columbia University in 2007 with swi

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Governor David A. Paterson has declared July 20, 2008 as New York Paralegal Day. He issued a proclamation that gives a comprehensive definition of what a paralegal does.In part, the proclamation states:Whereas, paralegals perform nearly all the functions of lawyers, except for those strictly constituting the practice of law, and they assist lawyers with virtually all aspects of legal work – inc

In Oglethorpe County, Georgia, a paralegal and the owner of a paralegal business, plus two other candidates, are competing in the primary elections for clerk of Superior Court as Republicans. The winner will face Democrat Kelli Paradise-Smith for the position in November.Paralegal Kayla Harris Miller, 26 and the youngest of the candidates, wants to reorganize the county's records to make them mor

We had such great luck finding the newest member of our team through Craigslist that we decided to use Craigslist again!!!Do you enjoy working in a successful, fast-paced law office? Are you looking for a great opportunity with a growing firm? Davis Law Group is a well established, growing personal injury firm that is looking for qualified candidates for several full-time and part-time positions.

We had such great luck finding the newest member of our team through Craigslist that we decided to use Craigslist again!!!Do you enjoy working in a successful, fast-paced law office? Are you looking for a great opportunity with a growing firm? Davis Law Group is a well established, growing personal injury firm that is looking for qualified candidates for several full-time and part-time positions.

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Chicopee, Massachusetts, approved the City budget of $148.2 million on Thursday, just five days before the start of the 2009 fiscal year. Nearly two hours were spent discussing ways to cut spending, and one of the ways discussed was to cut a new paralegal position, saving the City $45,000. However, after Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette explained why the position

In Jordan, Utah, paralegal and accountant Carmen R. Freeman won the precinct 1 seat on the Jordan School Board, according to unofficial returns. Freeman will take office next month. Although Freeman has no prior experience in education, a survey of his neighborhood motivated his candidacy."Forty-two percent of the population in my precinct area are 18 years of age or younger," Freeman said. "Our

NEW YORK - New York City Paralegal Association, Inc. (NYCPA), is the only nationally recognized professional paralegal association serving the metropolitan New York area. Incorporated in May 2007, this association has rapidly grown in membership and provides a valuable medium for the progress and professional advancement of all paralegals working within the five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland

Yesterday, ALM Research released its Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals/Legal Assistants and Managers, 2008 Edition. More than 363 organizations participated in the survey (285 law firms and 78 law departments), representing a total of 14,216 paralegal positions. The study was conducted by ALM’s recently-acquired Altman Weil Publications group, in conjunction with the International

Yesterday, ALM Research released its Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals/Legal Assistants and Managers, 2008 Edition. More than 363 organizations participated in the survey (285 law firms and 78 law departments), representing a total of 14,216 paralegal positions. The study was conducted by ALM’s recently-acquired Altman Weil Publications group, in conjunction with the International Parale

A secret security clearance soon will be a requirement for enlisted soldiers to serve in military occupational specialty 27D, paralegal specialist. The policy change, proposed by the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, takes effect Oct. 1. Because most of the several hundred soldiers who serve in this specialty already meet the requirement, the restriction primarily applies to

A secret security clearance soon will be a requirement for enlisted soldiers to serve in military occupational specialty 27D, paralegal specialist.The policy change, proposed by the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, takes effect Oct. 1.Because most of the several hundred soldiers who serve in this specialty already meet the requirement, the restriction primarily applies to parale

Nancy Goble of Sayre, Pa. Saturday, June 7, after working 35 years for the Friedlander, Friedlander & Arcesi P.C. Law Firm. Nancy began working in 1972 for Alan J. Friedlander, and in 1974, Friedlander's son, William, joined the firm which became known as Friedlander, Friedlander & Reizes. A retirement dinner was held at the Sons of Italy in Sayre, Pa., and 70 guests, members of the Frie

Nancy Goble of Sayre, Pa. Saturday, June 7, after working 35 years for the Friedlander, Friedlander & Arcesi P.C. Law Firm. Nancy began working in 1972 for Alan J. Friedlander, and in 1974, Friedlander's son, William, joined the firm which became known as Friedlander, Friedlander & Reizes. A retirement dinner was held at the Sons of Italy in Sayre, Pa., and 70 guests, members of the Friedlander Fi

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office has added a new way for the public to get answers to legal questions or raise concerns about a county prosecutor - an ombudsman. Paralegal Lisa McCrary will take on the role, District Attorney Dolores Carr said Wednesday. McCrary will direct complaints to supervisors in the office and help members of the public contact the appropriate person in

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office has added a new way for the public to get answers to legal questions or raise concerns about a county prosecutor - an ombudsman.Paralegal Lisa McCrary will take on the role, District Attorney Dolores Carr said Wednesday.McCrary will direct complaints to supervisors in the office and help members of the public contact the appropriate person in other

HAMMOND, Ind. -- In her mid-20s, Maureen Miller attended Calumet College to earn a degree but got a little side-tracked. About 30 years later and after a bout with breast cancer, Miller, now 57, is graduating with an associate's degree as a paralegal. She is set to do an internship with Merrillville attorney Steve Rodriguez in August and intends to earn a bachelor's degree in 2009. "In the

HAMMOND, Ind. -- In her mid-20s, Maureen Miller attended Calumet College to earn a degree but got a little side-tracked.About 30 years later and after a bout with breast cancer, Miller, now 57, is graduating with an associate's degree as a paralegal. She is set to do an internship with Merrillville attorney Steve Rodriguez in August and intends to earn a bachelor's degree in 2009."In the (1970s),

This week (June 8 - June 14) is Paralegal Week in Delaware!

ST. GEORGE – A local paralegal has been named Distinguished Paralegal of the Year by the Paralegal Division of the Utah State Bar in association with the Legal Assistant Association of Utah.Deborah Calegory, a paralegal with the law firm of Durham Jones & Pinegar was recently recognized at an annual Paralegal Day luncheon in Salt Lake City.The career award honors a Utah paralegal who has, by eth

Paralegal fees are reimbursable! In a 9-0 decision in Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that paralegal services must be reimbursed as “attorney fees” at market rates.The full opinion, which was released this morning, can be found at -1717.pdf.

The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is eliminating six jobs, including a paralegal position, in an effort to cut costs.Under their union contract, officials said, the employees may have bumping rights, entitling them to a different job at the cash-strapped agency.But eventually, said Turnpike Authority executive director Alan LeBovidge, six positions will be cut from the payroll.Source: The Bosto

Jamie Taylor, 29, a paralegal by day in Everett, Washington, is a Jet City Rollergirl - and not the type that curl your hair literally.Taylor skates in roller derby, that high-contact, slamming sport. To be sure, there's a show aspect -- how else do you earn the nickname "Ivana Hurtya"? -- but when they're competing, it's pure sport. Taylor is known as Precious N Metal, and she has sustained injuries as a part of roller derby: she has a plate and six screws in her ankle.But she loves it:"I work in an office," said Taylor, the paralegal, "and derby is an opportunity for me to express that part of myself that I don't get to do in my everyday life. It's an outlet for this part of my personality to come out."There is also a bond of friendship, even among players from rival teams."There's noth

A Poughkeepsie paralegal has been selected to replace the Acting Chamberlain by Mayor John Tkazyik. Karen Burke, a resident of Poughkeepsie, has been appointed as Chamberlain, which is similar to a city clerk. Burke would handle council meeting minutes and oversee applications for various parmits and licenses.Burke has worked as a paralegal for several area law firms, and Tkazyik cited Burke's background as a reason for choosing her."Karen will be an asset to the chamberlain’s office as she has great organizational skills," Tkazyik said. "Her background will make her a perfect fit for the duties this important position demands."Source:Poughkeepsie Journal

The globalization of economy is changing forever the way in which law in America is practiced and the way in which it is taught in American law schools. Changes involve both the areas of law that attorneys need to know and the technological capabilities that they must have. A few years ago, it was common [...]

NYT: Facing Decline, an Effort to Market the Priesthood: "At 39, Ronald Perez is the oldest candidate for ordination next month. A former paralegal at a Midtown law firm, he moved to New York from Los Angeles 10 years ago to change his life. By the time he decided to become a priest, he had worked at a failed manufacturing company and a dot-com that missed the boom.His decision to become a priest was gradual, he said, coming after years of involvement in activities at his home parish, St. Patrick's Cathedral. He credited the talks he had with visiting seminarians for nudging him closer to the religious life. Like many other contemporary candidates for the seminary, he started studying philosophy with other prospective priests.'The door was open, so if it was for you, go on, but if not, lea

In a blow to paralegal regulation, on April 7 and April 8 the Wisconsin Supreme Court denied the State Bar paralegal petition, which would have established licensure and regulation for paralegals.The court will encourage the Bar to work with other interested groups to consider creating a voluntary certification program using programs currently used in other states as models. Even though the court denied the petition, the justices emphasized that they recognize the valuable service provided by paralegals.Acknowledging the State Bar’s efforts Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson said, “This has been a long labor, the State Bar task force was made up of many members and worked for about seven years.” Abrahamson noted the objectives of the paralegal petition were to recognize the important r

Many people have goals in the paralegal profession, and if they want a good education in the same field before starting off, then a good paralegal degree online will be a great option. Not only does it have all the material that is required to study, it also offers flexible schemes. Right from payment methods to study hours, it will all be flexible.This is ideal for all those who want an entry-level education for the legal profession. There will be no need to worry about material, as there will be a lot of excellent material that will help them more than it is needed. Not only will it help the individual understand the entire legal system, but also a paralegal degree will also help increase the knowledge of the legal profession.This paralegal degree can be availed in almost twelve months,

Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments over reimbursement for paralegal costs in Richlin Security Service v. Chertoff, and I, for one, am holding my breath until July, when a decision will be made.Surely other paralegals are anxious, too. In one fell swoop, the Supreme Court could validate the existence and use of paralegals -- or relegate them to unreimburseable and therefore unusuable status. If the Court decides in favor of Richlin, which is claiming $52,000 in paralegal fees, paralegal utilization will be seen as efficient and cost-effective. If the Court decides in favor of Chertoff, who will want to use paralegals in litigation against the Federal government?Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), litigants against the Federal government, if they prev

Paralegals can be found in places other than the traditional law office, and in some cases, can be in the center of one of the most hotly-debated legal issues. Directly from Ashworth University's Criminal Justice Blog, Paralegal In Guantanamo Bay Video… highlights a paralegal in the center of the Guatanamo Bay controversy: [W]hen it comes to dramatic appeal and TV-ready storylines, the paralegal profession may have found a star in the form of Susan Hu, a paralegal working for the Center For Constitutional Rights (CCR), a non-profit legal organization that has played a sometimes controversial role in the legal proceedings of detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay.Irrespective of your political views, the story that Susan Hu has to tell provides us with a rare glimpse into one of the mos

ALM Events will present "Managing Today's Discovery Process: The Evolving Role of the Paralegal & Litigation Support Professional." On April 24th, discovery experts from the private sector and the Federal Trade Commission will convene at the Harvard Club, New York for this day long program. Led by Chair Sherry Harris from Hunton & Williams, the faculty will lead interactive discussions on the greatest challenges facing the paralegal and litigation support professional during the discovery phase of litigation. The program includes discussions on: * Effectively Managing the E-Discovery Process * Facilitating Communication Among the Parties * Engaging in Vendor Selection and Negotiation * New Strategies to Contain Cost * IT Dialogue Issues and Data Mapping * Detecting E-Discovery Misconduct

LINDENHURST, N.Y. -- Arthur Chisholm, Jr. is being sued by the state attorney general's office for allegedlypracticing law without a license. The 61 year old paralegal prepared wills, divorce papers, and eviction papers and ran Landlord Help Center and NY Protective Services Inc. An undercover investigation revealed that Chisholm would sometimes refer to himself as an "attorney-in-fact" and charged for services without the proper credentials. Chisholm maintains that he had been told by the attorney general's office that he could prepare legal documents and wills as long as he didn't list himself as the agent. He asserted that he prepared documents and did not represent himself as an attorney. Here's the kicker, though:But a spokesman for the attorney general's office said that Chisolm