As a paralegal, you work closely with attorneys. Perhaps you even have a dedicated relationship with a supervising attorney at your firm. What happens if they leave? If you have a great working relationship with your attorney, there’s a good chance that they’ll invite you to come work with them at their new firm. Should …
Looking for some immediate stress relief? You’re not alone. Lawyer stress management is a perpetual issue at law firms.Firms expect attorneys to work long hours on highly contentious cases while still making time for things like business development and community service. With all this constant pressure, it can be hard to find the time for …
You may have come across your fair share of funny U.S. laws that still persist to this day. While many of these tend to be nothing more than urban legend, there still exist a litany of laws that are sure to test your credulity. While most laws make some amount of sense, others might only …
According to the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA), more than 12,000 paralegals have earned the professional designation “Certified Paralegal” (CP) since the organization began sponsoring the certification exam in 1976. While obtaining a certified paralegal credential is a voluntary certification process that can improve a resume, it’s not an entry-level requirement to enter …
If you have ethical concerns about your legal employer, it can be a tough situation. Let’s talk about what to do next.The practice of law is a lofty profession. Without exaggeration, we can easily say that lives, livelihoods, and happiness are all on the line from time to time — for both attorneys and their …
About six years into my legal career, I took a vacation to Mexico and came home with typhoid fever. Given how extremely contagious that particular illness is, my doctor instructed me to work from home for at least a month. When I broke the news to my managing partner, you would have thought I had …
What are the most important paralegal skills a legal professional today must have? In a competitive market, it’s absolutely vital to understand what you need to succeed. Paralegals are integral to the legal industry, providing vital support to attorneys. With technology transforming the legal landscape in recent years, certain skills have become highly sought after …
Attorneys and paralegals are a little bit like peanut butter and jelly. Both are pretty good on their own, but they definitely work better together. Nonetheless, some attorney-paralegal relationships end up being like oil and water – they simply don’t mix. If that’s your current relationship with your attorney, don’t despair. In this article, we’ll …
‘BigLaw’, similar to the UK’s ‘Magic Circle’, is a term coined to describe the leading law firms in the US and internationally. While the exact factors that mark a firm as ‘BigLaw’ may vary, most will employ over 100 lawyers and offer staff the most competitive salaries in the sector. Making partner at one of …
Whether you already have a degree or you’re thinking about pursuing one, it’s natural to wonder exactly what you can do with a legal studies degree. After all, “legal studies” is a general topic, and the US legal landscape is wide. The importance of the legal system to American culture cannot be understated. True crime …