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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. They just keep changing the definition of a legal assistant. In other words, a paralegal and a legal assistant were the same thing.

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How Paralegals Can Avoid UPL

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Paralegals can avoid the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) by becoming familiar with their state’s rules. Rules against UPL specify that paralegals (or anyone who is not licensed to practice law) cannot provide attorney-client services to people, among other prohibitions. Three Things Paralegals Should Avoid.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. Education/Certification.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

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If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation. But here’s what I also know: I talk to paralegals across the country. And you’d be correct. Not to worry.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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To begin, the type of law being enforced is different. Laws are different for local municipalities versus Statewide law versus Federal law. Working for the IRS will focus on tax law as opposed to working for your local State’s Attorney’s Office. Paralegal Career Choice. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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Graduation Live Stream - February 26, 2022

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A total of 121 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 102 graduates , and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 19 graduates. Sepi has over 20 years of legal and administrative experience with a current focus primarily on personal injury law and related torts.