In the intricate scene of the legal sphere, attorneys are the ones who mostly grab all the attention due to famous trials and their outcomes, TV shows, movies, and let’s face it, their income. Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal. Most, if not all, attorneys have paralegals, or someone that does all the work of a paralegal, without whom it would be extremely difficult to deliver legal services; as they do various jobs that make the law properly administered. This is why paralegals are the unsung heroes of the legal profession. In the fol ..read more

ANALYSIS: Q3 Strong for Lawyer Employment, Mixed for Legal Field Bloomberg Law The employment picture for the legal field improved in Q3, with a noticeable uptick in employment for lawyers, legal support roles, and men. However, not all groups fared as well, with paralegal, title examiner, and female employment falling. The post ANALYSIS: Q3 Strong for Lawyer Employment, Mixed for Legal Field appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

Paralegal Says Fla. Firm Stiffs Workers Out Of Lunch Breaks – Law360 Law360 A Florida paralegal accused a criminal defense law firm of illegally underpaying workers and cutting her hours in half in retaliation for her complaints about the practice. The post Paralegal Says Fla. Firm Stiffs Workers Out Of Lunch Breaks – Law360 appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

City of Framingham Advertising For 2 Attorneys & Paralegal For New In-House Legal Department – Framingham SOURCE framinghamsource.com FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham has opted to go with an in-house legal team this fiscal year, as opposed The post City of Framingham Advertising For 2 Attorneys & Paralegal For New In-House Legal Department – Framingham SOURCE appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

Paralegal’s Suit Accuses Lawyer of Battery and Retaliation During Relationship | New Jersey Law Journal Law.com I deny anything and everything that woman says about any type of abuse. I deny anything as it relates to any type of harassment, Joseph DiNicola Jr. of DiNicola & DiNicola said of the accusations. The post Paralegal’s Suit Accuses Lawyer of Battery and Retaliation During Relationship | New Jersey Law Journal appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

San Diego City Attorney Creates Model Program for ‘Red Flag’ Gun Restraining Orders Times of San Diego City Atty. Mara Elliott’s office has seized more firearms than any other agency in the state under a pioneering "red flag" program to prevent gun violence. It’ has become a model for the nation. The post San Diego City Attorney Creates Model Program for ‘Red Flag’ Gun Restraining Orders appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

Inside the team pioneering California’s red flag law CalMatters Red flag laws aren’t being used often, but San Diego’s program shows how gun violence restraining orders can prevent tragedy. The post Inside the team pioneering California’s red flag law appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

A Paralegal’s Guide to Legal Calendar Management The National Law Review Law firms of all sizes are increasingly relying on legal technology to address their day-to-day responsibilities. From family law to criminal law to personal injury law, law practice management softwa The post A Paralegal’s Guide to Legal Calendar Management appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

Colorado could be next to let non-lawyers provide limited legal services Reuters Colorado could soon join other U.S. states that have set up programs to license some trained professionals who aren't lawyers to deliver limited legal services. The post Colorado could be next to let non-lawyers provide limited legal services appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more

Ohio Paralegal Charged In Charitable Deduction Tax Scheme – Law360 Law360 A paralegal at a Cleveland law firm was charged Wednesday by federal prosecutors with participating in a financial services scheme that gave big-earning clients the ability to write off made-up charitable donations while retaining control of the assets they claimed they donated. The post Ohio Paralegal Charged In Charitable Deduction Tax Scheme – Law360 appeared first on Paralegal-Edu.Org ..read more