Paralegal Bootcamp
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
That was the first association NALS, which back then stood for the National Association of Legal Secretaries. They changed it in 1999 to the National Association of Legal Support Professionals. But let’s go back to when they started in 1929 as an association for legal secretaries. Times are changing.
The Estrin Report
MAY 13, 2024
Estrin has guided the association’s development and implementation of the eDiscovery and Litigation Support certification exams (first in the country) along with Pearson Publications , a $7 billion corporation specializing in certification exams and educational publishing. The public is not as simplistic as some may suggest.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 10, 2023
Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. You can do this while you are still working on obtaining the necessary education and/or certification you need. Even starting as a receptionist at a law office is a great first step in gaining the legal experience you need.
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 9, 2022
We’ll look at the paralegal role in a few different countries, what their role entails, and what kind of education (if any) is required to become a paralegal. Education/Certification. However, as many of you may know, the more education or experience you have, the easier it is to land a job. Let’s dive in.
MyCase
AUGUST 7, 2023
Put simply, a legal assistant works in a supportive role that does various tasks, most often administrative work, on a lawyer’s behalf. Because they aren’t required to have any education or background in law, they don’t assist a lawyer with specific legal tasks. What Level of Education is Required to be a Legal Assistant?
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 25, 2022
Oftentimes, paralegals develop their research skills (alongside other competencies) through formal education and on-the-job training. Unsurprisingly, a large part of a paralegal’s workload is drafting legal documents. An Administration Officer.
Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 20, 2022
I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities. Learn 6 ways to expand your paralegal education here. At least it hasn’t been boring. Meet the Author.
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