Follow-Up Is Fundamental Part of a Paralegal's Duties
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Attorneys, educators and students often ask the question: "What qualities make for a good paralegal?" The responses are plentiful, including someone who is organized, detail-oriented and ethical. One area, however, that is often overlooked is following up on drafted assignments and pending cases. The failure of a paralegal to take initiative in following up can result in potential pitfalls in a case and place undue stress upon the legal team. However, recognizing the importance of follow-up will not only serve to bolster the success of a case, but also open the door to potential new business and strengthen existing relationships with your supervising attorney, firm and client.
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How the Predictive Coding Process Will Affect Paralegals
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Technology-assisted review and the predictive coding process have transformed the discovery process of litigation in ways that were inconceivable even a decade ago. In fact, if you look up the definitions of technology-assisted review and predictive coding in Black's Law Dictionary, Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage, or the Wolters Kluwer Bouvier Law Dictionary, you will be forced to look elsewhere. This lack of definition does not minimize the importance of these concepts, but instead reflects the speed at which technology is changing.
Paralegals Should Go the Extra Mile in Reviewing Medical Records
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, April 18, 2013
One of the key duties of a paralegal in the area of personal injury litigation is reviewing an individual's medical records. In fact, in almost every aspect of law, a paralegal is asked to review medical, employment or scholastic records at some point in time. These records are important in determining the value of a case. In most instances, these very records serve to substantiate the claim of injuries by a plaintiff or, in the very same case, are used by the defense to evaluate the severity of a claim.
Make Time for New Opportunities to Get Involved
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Another new year with resolutions for some and non-resolutions for others; or, perhaps, broken resolutions after just a few weeks. Regardless, how do we juggle all of our commitments?
Financial Planning: A Strategic Tool for Paralegals
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, July 26, 2012
As many firms and businesses look to conserve resources and do more with less in order to maintain financial stability, today's paralegal must be active in assisting them in doing so. Paralegals who have a niche in finances may be called upon to create a financial snapshot of their employers' income and expenses. However, we must all be mindful of ways to eliminate unnecessary spending in order to maximize profits.
Some TIPS — Trial Issues and Practical Solutions — for Paralegals
The Legal Intelligencer
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There is a famous saying: "Today's preparation determines tomorrow?s achievement." In the whirlwind of trial preparation, it is easy for paralegals to become absorbed in the assignments of indexing depositions, preparing exhibits and conducting research. However, paralegals also need to be aware of the practical aspects of preparing a case for trial.
Sound Rules and Practices for Employers of a Notary Public
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Paralegals often serve their employers in a dual role as both a legal assistant and a notary public.
My Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Paralegals
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Well, it's that time of year again — time to sit down, reflect on the past year and draft some resolutions for 2012.
Must-Have Software and Gadgets for the Paralegal
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Way back in May 2009, I wrote an article for The Legal titled "Current Cool Software Every Paralegal Could Use." Well, needless to say, the list has only grown.
The Philadelphia Association of Paralegals July Calendar of Events
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, June 16, 2011
On July 11, the Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Swartz Campbell, Two Liberty Place, 28th floor, in Philadelphia. For more information, contact Christine Flynn at cflynn@swartzcampbell.com.
