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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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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.

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Non-Lawyer? More Like Non-Starter: Why Using the Term Is a Jab at Equality and Dignity”

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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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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

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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.

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What is a Public Defense Paralegal?

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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.

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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

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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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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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While paralegals and legal assistants share many similarities and are often grouped together, there are distinct differences between these two roles. A Paralegal’s Role A paralegal is a specialized legal assistant who has undergone specific training and education in legal practices and procedures.

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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

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This initial “see one” moment is the time when questions easily flow and you will have the chance to evaluate what your new legal assistant really knows, and how they learn best. The “do one” step is when your new legal assistant takes the wheel, and you are a passenger. Meet the Author.