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 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 […]
Paralegals play an integral role in a law firm setting as well as a courtroom. In a courtroom, paralegals go from the assistant, to witness, to having to think like an attorney, monitoring the jury and their reactions, to even letting the attorney know if the reaction from a judge seems positive or negative. Paralegals […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]