Paralegal Career Guide: Working In-House | LawCrossing Corporations have long used in-house counsel to take care of their legal needs. And now other legal staff have been added to the corporate mix. (6129 views)
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: How Going to Law School Can Help Advance Your Career Whether law school is a lifelong dream, seems like the next logical step, or is recommended by an employer, paralegals and legal assistants are increasingly taking to pounding the casebooks. (2397 views)
Paralegal Career Guide: How to Become a Civil Litigation Expert Whether litigation is your specialty or you are simply looking for clarification on civil issues, Civil Litigation for Paralegals by Elizabeth Richardson and Milton Regan (West Publishing) is a great addition to your reference library. This volume is a comprehensive overview of the litigation process, with sample court documents, detailed legal explanations, and on-the-job... (1158 views)
How Judge William R. Harris Succeeded in the Legal Profession Small town judge William Harris serves as an example for those who want a successful career without the headaches of big city and big firm life. (1043 views)
Paralegal Scott Panek: Expertise and Experience in Personal Injury Cases at the Law Offices of Kathleen Zellner Legal Footsoldier: Paralegal Scott Panek speaks to LawCrossing about the development of his career, from a messenger for a law firm in the Chicago Loop area to a paralegal and office manager in one of the country's top boutique firms. (832 views)
Certified Paralegal Carolyn Yellis Offers Freelance Services - LawCrossing Have you ever dreamed of making your own schedule? What about working from home and taking long, leisurely lunches? With the right contacts and a good business mind, it is possible. LawCrossing speaks with freelance paralegal Carolyn Yellis about building her own paralegal practice. (605 views)
Paralegal Peter Nater Celebrates Grammy Award Win - An Inspirational Profile We all like to trumpet our successes, but when Peter Nater came to work at the New York City Law Department on a recent Monday morning and told his colleagues he had won a Grammy over the weekend, many presumed he was delusional. (413 views)
Pioneering Paralegal Shelley Widoff on Lower Standards for Paralegals | Founder of the Boston Paralegal Resource Center Fiercely independent and proud of the paralegal profession, Shelley Widoff is worried that it's too easy to become a paralegal these days and that the reputation of the profession is eroding as a result. (355 views)
Uncover the Secrets of Successful Legal Staffers: Advice from Real Pros Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (202 views)
Paralegal Mary Theroux - Bingham McCutchen LLC President of Los Angeles Paralegal Association Profile Mary Theroux says the future looks good for niche paralegals. Like attorneys, paralegals are specializing in specific areas of law, and she thinks the trend will continue. LawCrossing speaks with the president of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association about her decision to specialize her practice in real estate and her advice for paralegals entering the profession. (165 views)
Nicole Kreidler Paralegal: A Profile of the Gerlach Beaumier Law Firm in Duluth, MN Ever since a high school class in civil and criminal law, Nicole Kreidler wanted to enter the legal profession. LawCrossing speaks with the general practice paralegal about the advantages of a small firm and her volunteering spirit. (131 views)
How A Paralegal Found Their Ideal Job - Tips & Advice for Job Seekers Wendy S. Cathers was recently named ''Rookie of the Year'' by Legal Assistant Today magazine. LawCrossing speaks with the Richards Layton and Finger paralegal about her accomplishments and her decision to switch careers and become a paralegal. (110 views)
How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at Sullivan & Cromwell in Manhattan. Last month, she knocked out Elena ''Baby Doll'' Reid in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV. LawCrossing talks with the pugilist paralegal about juggling her two careers. (89 views)
Gain More Responsibility as a Paralegal: How to Advance in the Firm Setting Employers generally treasure workers who seek to improve their job performance and are eager to take on more responsibility—and law firms are no exception to the rule. A paralegal or legal assistant who’s willing to learn new tasks and help out with additional duties may enjoy a boss who respects and values his or her contribution to the firm. (64 views)
How Louise McGuire Went From Being a Paralegal to Managing Vollmer & Rulong & Keating From a waitress to a paralegal in eight years, Louise McGuire is now looking to go even further — her love of the law has inspired her to go to law school. One of many who seek to join their bosses after starting out as a paralegal, McGuire explains why she thinks working at a small firm is advantageous to her future. (55 views)
Benefits of Horsepower for Law Firms: What Batman Knows | LawCrossing The recent release of the 2005 Mercedes SLR McClaren raises the bar for automotive performance and may literally knock the competition off the pavement. (6 views)