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 […]
It’s the dawn of a new era! everything is electric (boogie woogie woogie – old heads will understand that reference). With a new era comes change and new ways to handle..well… almost every legal aspect we can think of. For example, If you’ve received a hearing notice as of recent, you’ve probably notice that there […]
So what exactly is a request for production? As a general overview, a request for production is a legal request for documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible items made in the course of litigation. Be Specific There are several parts to a request in order for it to be deemed proper. For one, the requestor, or […]
Wow, how often in your day do you actually breathe and stop. Meaning in one act, literally, take a few deep breaths and stop doing whatever you are doing and just focus on the air entering your body through your nose and into your lungs. It’s crazy how stressful the legal profession can be. The […]
Have you ever received an e-mail containing information from a client that seems confidential but you forward it to a third party anyway? Ever have an attorney approach you about that email stating what you sent was “attorney-client privileged” and now you have potentially jeopardized their case? I know of a few newbies that experienced […]
Okay Paras, how many of us have had a matter that was filed in State court, get appealed to the Federal Court? Now we have to switch our mind set to dealing with Federal Rules and procedures which is not always easy. In most cases, if not all cases, we’ve forgotten the steps that we […]
I get it, Paralegals live and die by their computers. We are literally tied to our computer by the wayside. From last minute filings to verifying client information our whole career depends on being on a computer. But can you function without a Laptop? Simply put….yes. Let me clarify further. I’m not referring to your […]