Paralegal Career News
A paralegal career promises a high level of responsibility coupled with the rewards of making a significant difference in the legal field. Paralegals perform many of the same duties as attorneys, with the exception of accepting and presenting cases in court, setting and accepting legal fees, and giving legal advice.
The paralegal career outlook remains exceptional. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegals can expect a 22 percent job growth rate through 2016, which translates into 53,000 new jobs. Find the best paralegal schools to become a paralegal, and make your mark in an intriguing and dynamic field.
Interest in paralegal jobs has grown over the last few years in the Texas, with a broader and more diverse workforce entering the field, according to an article in the Fort Worth Business Press. Read more about paralegal careers in Texas...
The Lewisburg Prison Project, which has been advocating for inmate rights in Central Pennsylvania for 36 years, honored one of its board members with a new award named for two of its founders, Karl and Isabelle Patten. Read more about paralegal careers...
Awarded for her work as an advocate for children's health services, Jennifer Tlumak, paralegal and client advocate at the Tennessee Justice Center, has been named the 2009 Young Leader Award by the Tennessee Alliance for Progress. Read more about Jennifer Tlumak...
According to Vicki Voisin, of The Paralegal Mentor website, certification is an important professional goal paralegals should aspire to. Read more about paralegal certification...
The modern world has added a twist to the legal profession - the ability, and need, of electronic discovery. Electronic discovery involves how people and businesses conduct themselves, what they write in an email, leave in a voice mail or post on a blog or website. Read more about electronic discovery...
The in-house legal departments of corporations across the country are cutting the fat and changing the structure of their offices, resulting in an increased use of paralegal jobs as companies increase the use of non-attorney support staff. Read more about more jobs for paralegals...
Regulation of corporations has increased the complexity of doing business in the U.S., creating a niche paralegals can fill as compliance experts helping to make sure a company is walking the straight and narrow through the thicket of rules they must comply with. Read more about future paralegal trends...
The Montana legislature has passed a bill which includes paralegal fees in any awards given to the winning side in a court case, recognizing the important role they play and that they should be rewarded for their contribution to a winning case. Read more about the Montana bill...
The ACLU and a host of other plaintiffs have challenged the legality of granting patents on genes, specifically BRCA1 and BRCA2, two genes known to be involved in breast and ovarian cancer. Read more about lawsuites on gene patents...
Now over a year old, the Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) Program has registered more than 3,000 paralegals in the Florida area, certifying them to a high professional standard for the benefit of the public and the profession as a whole. Read more about professional standards...
Dozens of lawsuits against drug companies are again moving forward after the decision by the Supreme Court in March that FDA approval does not preempt drug lawsuits filed under state law, as the manufacturer bears the ultimate responsibility for the content of its label at all times. If the label is misleading, the company is not safe from litigation just because the FDA approved the label. Read more about drug lawsuits...
Two years after becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to license and regulate paralegals, the province of Ontario reports that the program is a success. Read more about Ontario paralegal regulation...
Over the course of Russ Kleve's life his muscles deteriorated and he went from bicycling 100 miles a week to needing a cane to walk. Suffering from Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), he still works as a senior litigation paralegal with the law firm of O'Donnell Clark & Crew LLP, in Portland, Oregon. Read more about Russ Kleve...
Paralegals must keep abreast of trends and innovations in social, legal and business practices, or risk being left behind, according to an article appearing on The Complete Lawyer. Read more about social networks in paralegal...
The hope of American citizenship still brings thousands to the shores of the U.S. every year, eager for a share of the American Dream. Read more about citizenship fair...
The Wisconsin State Bar is offering a webcast for people who are curious as to what responsibilities come from being a paralegal and, in a timely twist, the talk will focus on bankruptcy situations. Read more about paralegal webcast...
Delaware County honored a man who has been a former navy serviceman, law enforcement and correction officer for 20 years of service helping animals, according to an article on TownTalkNews.com. Read more about paralegal working with animals...
Despite what some people may think, it's never too late to get a paralegal degree. Read more about turning your life around...
Some nonprofit legal organizations may get a boost from current job cutting trends at large law firms. Read more about law firm cuts...
A California woman is putting her paralegal degree to good use with her own business as well as a website that helps single parents with child support issues. Read more about business success...
For some people, a paralegal degree can be a ticket to self-employment. Read more about self-employment...
Even in the recent climate of layoffs and unemployment, studying for a paralegal degree is a sound career move that can offer considerable payoffs. Read more about the job market...
A New Hampshire state representative has filed a bill that would create a cold case unit to investigate unsolved crimes, with funding for several full-time staffers, including a paralegal. Read more about NH cold case...
Pursuing a paralegal career can lead to more than just a steady job. It may also be a chance to enjoy the rewards of helping others. Read more about helping others...
Some people who earn paralegal degrees can find their careers taking entirely new turns away from traditional legal settings. Read more about seeing the world...
The current economy is leading more law students to seek non-traditional opportunities with their degrees after graduation, a trend that paralegal students may want to take note of as well. Read more about career diversification...
One attorney who started his own small law firm is advising others on how to survive the recession by doing the same thing. Read more about smaller law firms...
If you're concerned about job stability and unemployment, a variety of career education options, such as paralegal training, may be closer than you think. Read more about job insecurity...
If you're interested in pursuing a paralegal career, one part of your learning experience may be an unforgettable internship. Read more about important internships...
One Pennsylvania man is putting his paralegal degree to good use without waiting for the economy to start turning around. Read more about new career options...
People who pursue paralegal degrees may find that their skills qualify them to work in a relatively recession-proof industry. Read more about paralegal degrees...
A top legal staffing company reports that litigation paralegals are among this year's most in-demand positions at law firms around the country. Read more about litigation paralegals...
Paralegals have evolved into increasingly indispensable and skilled professionals for law firms around the country, according to a recent report. Read more about paralegals in law firms...
Some workers are reportedly taking advantage of layoffs and job uncertainty to spend more time in the classroom building new career skills. For some of them, paralegal studies are a great field to pursue new opportunities in. Read more about skills in the recession...
A leading securities fraud attorney is urging paralegals to use their skills to watch for Ponzi schemes in light of a recent rash of financial crimes. Read more about financial crimes...
An example of the growing importance of paralegals can be found in San Francisco, where city officials are clashing over the need to hire two of them for the public defender's office. Read more about how vital paralegals are...
