In the great words of Vanessa Williams “I got work to do, I got a job bay-beee”. I know, who in the world remembers a Vanessa Williams sing? Well, me. But, anyways as a paralegal, you have a major job of keeping up with deadlines. Whether you work in a law firm or virtually, deadlines […]
Reviewing legal documents can be a daunting task, but it is a crucial aspect of the legal field especially as a Paralegal. Assisting your attorney with review of a pleading , will help ensure that documents are accurate, complete, and legally enforceable. Here are some tips on how to review legal documents: Reviewing legal documents […]
So what does it mean when someone refers to estate planning? Well, collectively it refers to many things but we will focus mainly on the big 3, Last Will & Testaments, Power of Attorney and Directive for Health care. The main purpose of estate planning is to eliminate the courts having to get involved. By planning ahead of time, […]
Paralegals wear many hats and are often pulled in many directions. You begin your day thinking you will get 10 “to do” items checked off your list and your day ends with an additional 20 and nothing completed. It can get frustrating. At some point, this becomes unsustainable and a decision will need to be […]
You know the saying “time is money”. Well, it’s true. Especially when you work in the legal field. Paralegals are expected to record their time just as efficient as an attorney and in some cases, we are expected to manage their time as well. Bottom line is, you must be profitable. When a paralegal possess […]
n most cases, once an attorney has concluded their initial consultation with a prospective client, the paralegal or legal assist will run what is called a “conflict check“. The method in which this is performed will vary on the law firm or attorney’s requested procedure but in essence you are performing a check to make […]
So what is an eviction and when should you get attorney involved? An eviction by definition is the act of putting (a tenant) out by legal process. Depending on whether or not you work for the landlord or the tenant, your role as an eviction paralegal will vary. However, in both cases, a paralegal should be sympathic […]
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 […]
So, you have an issue….you’ve tried to resolve it out of court but it did not work. So what now? time to hire a lawyer? where do you begin? what kind of lawyer do I even need? If you are at least a Millennial your first thought is “let me check google” most Gen Z’ers […]
Whether you are suing someone or being sued, or being called as a witness, a lawsuit is a complicated legal process, and it can be full of unpleasant surprises and frustrating delays. Don’t forget, there are at least two parties to every action, and that means the schedule and the events which take place can […]