Them: What is a Paralegal and what do they do? Me: Paralegals are to lawyers, what nurses are to doctors. Them: So it’s like the series Suits? Me; Hard No. We have all heard of that wonderful tv series called Suits. The one that put a spotlight on the paralegal career thanks to the Duchess […]
As a Paralegal, there are many days where you wish there were more hours in the day to finish your assignments, attend to your family, relax etc. Some days you feel so stressed, like you just can’t get a gripe on the time. You end up feeling like you accomplished nothing. Lucky for us, It’s […]
Being a Paralegal also means being in a place of power. It is important to understand the skills needed to navigate through your case load, dealing with clients, assisting people under high levels of stress yet having the confidence in yourself to assure others that you know what you are doing. Many traits and behaviors […]
The new year is upon us and with that comes new challenges, new laws and definitely a need for a new outlook. As a Paralegal, staying organized is an essential key to being efficient. We have so many tasks assigned to us on a daily. We have to be organized in order to know what […]
First things first, what does POA stand for? Simple, Power of Attorney. Now, what exactly is a Power of Attorney? According to the ABA, A power of attorney gives one or more persons the power to act on your behalf as your agent. The power may be limited to a particular activity, such as closing […]
I hate it when an attorney asks me to use my own personal cell phone to call or message a client. I understand one of my major tasks as a paraprofessional is to keep a client updated, make sure the client shows up etc…but why should I use my own phone? For one, there’s a […]
If you’ve done any form of paralegal work in the personal injury field, you’ve more than likely heard the term “negligent entrustment” or pled a negligent entrustment claim in your Complaint against a Defendant. Negligent entrustment, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “the entrusting of a dangerous article (as a motor vehicle) to one who is […]
I must admit, as a Paralegal, I am not a fan of filing Bankruptcy Petitions. It’s more of a personal preference. I know however, that understanding the general information needed for filing a Bankruptcy is crucial in our field. Why? because it is a tool used by many (individuals and corporations) to prevent creditors, collection […]
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but sometimes we just need a drop of truth serum added to our already information soaked minds. With that I must tell you, the legal profession is still a male dominated industry. I know, a big shock it is not. In fact, recent studies published by […]
Working in the legal industry can be very stressful, especially for women. Often times we are faced with the consent headache of proving our self-worth and intelligence in a male dominated field. Caseload aside, having to work harder to be seen and heard can put a toll on your mind body. So how does one […]