Seems like a good article to put here....right after that "lawyers resolve paralegal priorities among yourselves" post: "Paralegals have been part of the legal profession for roughly 30 years. When…
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Recent post from the UK's nearlylegal blog describes a familiar problem. Do you agree with this paralegal's solution? "I currently have four solicitors giving me work. Regardless of what I…
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A white paper + survey from ITLA smartly discusses the use of project management by law firms, something I think should involve paralegals: "Project management is so much more than…
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Seems to me that senior paralegals (see task list) can help manage legal projects, although I doubt many firms do this formally now: "Managing a legal matter, whether it’s a…
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The job works well for everyone when you know how to give constructive feedback: "When you need to provide team members with feedback, it's usually a breeze when their performance…
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Office parties can be fun, but watch yourself, it's still work! "Yes, it's that time of year again; 'tis the season for the holiday office party. Holiday parties are typically…
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Here's an interesting concept in outsourcing -- do it yourself! "LawSourcing.com today announced their beta launch. This free site is a resource for licensed attorneys to obtain assistance for projects.…
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Just how often does either party to gift exchanges like the outcome? Not to mention the dicey office politics: "As the holidays approach, the season of potential gift-giving at the…
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This article is from an IT perspective, but regardless of idustry, it's always good to know your obligations...& those of your manager: "Wouldn't it be nice if every boss came…
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Office party guidance compiled by Kring & Chung from Department of Labor information. Who knew the DOL cared this much about parties? "The United States Department of Labor’s Working Partners…
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