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Organization
crucial when document management is needed
• Managing documents during the discovery phase of litigation
is one of the many ways to utilize a paralegal.
How
do you find the right paralegal? Ask the right questions
• Employers can minimize the risk of hiring a new paralegal
by using a reliable method of interviewing.
The
Paralegal Manager
• Whether someone is hired or promoted to the paralegal manager
position, the firm or company should be aware of the many aspects
of paralegal management and tend to them in a way that is reliable,
efficient and fair.
Billing
for time: The lifeblood of the law practice
• Where the clerical work ends and the paralegal work begins
is an ongoing concern
Bankruptcy
Paralegal
• The bankruptcy practice is one of the most useful applications
of paralegal resources
How
about a ‘slightly used’ paralegal?
• Employing paralegals in alternative positions is a profitable
opportunity. As their abilities become more dynamic, paralegals
provide indispensible resources to more challenging positions in
the workplace.
Entry-level
paralegals: Why take the risk
• New graduates present a unique challenge but they are a
worthwhile investment.
Marketing
your practice with paralegals
• It makes sense that lawyers would include the expertise
and value added services of their paralegal in their marketing plan.
What
is a ‘qualified legal assistant’?
• While qualifications may not be so easily defined in an
unregulated field, the profession seems to have certain external
influences that are raising the bar.
Effective
utilization of paralegals
• The hallmarks of paralegal utilization are determining the
specific areas of the practice that lend themselves to assignments
that are within the realm of paralegal responsibility, delegating
the tasks, and evaluating them.
Attracting
and retaining paralegals
• The paralegal profession presents some unique questions
about how to attract and retain employees.
Performance
evaluations for paralegals
• Establishing a clear set of goals and criteria for the job
is essential to successful performance.
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