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 […]
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 […]
Okay Paras, How many times have you been stuck in a situation where you know what you want to say, but don’t know how to adequately get it out of your mind and onto a document? We’ve all been stuck in a situation where we are asked to draft an unfamiliar pleading, with a deadline […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]