In general, a paralegal is a person trained in subsidiary legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer. What this means is, a paralegal has the direct training to act as a subunit for a lawyer and take on the majority of the legal workload that lawyers deal with daily. Often times, lawyers may […]
As paralegals, we’ve got a front-row seat to all the trends sweeping the legal field. From tech innovations to new approaches in case management, we’re often the ones who get our hands dirty, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. But with progress comes a not-so-pleasant side effect: culture vultures. These are the folks […]
Charlotte E. Ray was born in New York City on January 13, 1850. After graduating from college in 1869, Ray became a teacher at Howard University, where she would later register in the Law Department. In fear that she would not be admitted due to her gender, Ray registered as C.E. Ray.Charlotte Ray graduated from […]
Although the world is adjusting to the acceptable work from home culture, some folks still opt to go to their office to get work done. Hi, that’s me, I’m some folks. For some freelance or independent paralegals having an office outside of the house helps them on many levels. Whether the office be more of […]
Whether a potential client finds you, through an online search, social media or word of mouth, you should have a way to keep track of new clients and potential clients. I realize this could be two separate processes depending on how you manage the incoming information, but know it is a very important step in […]
The secret is out, I am a mentor and today is “I am a mentor day”. A day for volunteer mentors to celebrate their role and reflect on the ways mentees have enhanced their world. I have one of the best mentees in the world. So why did I become a mentor? Honestly I am […]
Locating a person of interest in the beginning of a lawsuit can be challenging. Of course, the obvious Google and Facebook search will not always yield results or the name may be too common and present you with too many results. The time it would take to narrow the search results down can be costly […]
Okay, you’re thinking about getting your certification in paralegal studies. Congratulations! *insert party emoji*. You’ve thought long and hard about the process, requirements and the cost and you are instantly pumped about your new endeavor. Now the question remains, what are the benefits of becoming a certified paralegal? Does a certification in this area make […]
Correct me if I am wrong but getting back to work after a holiday is a daunting task. Whether it means replying to those emails you ignored, having to mentally prepare to talk to a few too many Karens or simply having to raise and shine at the crack of dawn again. Going back to […]
Preparing for a major hearing or trial can really bring out the anxiety in an attorney as well as the legal support staff. As a paralegal, one of your major roles during this time is being prepared. Unless you are experiencing a situation in which you have an emergency hearing, most courts will give you […]