The new decade will be a good one for paralegals and legal assistants, with significant job growth expected over the next eight years in those careers. The 2010-11 edition of the U.S. Bureau of Labor ...

Judy Restis is restless. The recent community college graduate has an associate degree in business and yet isn't sure of which employment field she wants to apply herself to in order to create a solid ...

Ever wondered how a paralegal assistant could give your company an edge in the legal arena? These unsung heroes play a vital role in supporting legal professionals, helping your company save time and ...

As part of our recent discussion concerning selecting and retaining a lawyer, there were several mentions of paralegals, primarily in connection with billing rates. Who are paralegals, what do they do ...

Working as a paralegal can provide great experience prior to law school or serve as a fulfilling career on its own. Paralegals work directly with attorneys on cases, which involves conducting legal ...

Cassandra Oliver is a senior paralegal for Williams Cos. Inc. An Advanced Certified Paralegal, she is the secretary of the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals. Oliver has a bachelor's ...

Paralegals, also called legal assistants, perform many tasks under attorney supervision, such as legal research, document drafting, fact investigation, case management, and preparation for trial.

Nancy Harbour, J.D., was a trial attorney for 28 years. “A main reason for my success as a trial attorney was the work of my paralegals,” says Harbour, who now is assistant professor and program ...

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