HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

“Cecilia ‘Cissy’ Marshall, keeper of Thurgood Marshall’s legacy, dies at 94; The former NAACP legal secretary married Marshall in 1955 and burnished his reputation as the leading legal architect of the civil rights movement”: Bart Barnes of The Washington Post has written this obituary.

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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.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 11, 2024

This one candidate was up for a legal secretary position. Make yourself comfortable I like to coach my candidates, because a lot of them haven’t interviewed in a long time and even if they have it’s not something they do a lot of, so it’s not like people are experts at interviewing.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 27, 2021

Reed Smith expects to cut 44 legal secretary jobs in the United States and another 22 of those jobs in the United Kingdom in a…

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

This isn’t To Catch a Predator, it’s the new spinoff, To Catch a Legal Secretary. The post Biglaw Staff Member Arrested In Sting Operation By Vigilante ‘Creep Catching Unit’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Mondaq

APRIL 26, 2022

When we talk about legal, we refer to the constitution, rules and regulations guiding the behaviour of people in a society.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2022

That may come in the form of legal secretaries, runners, file clerks, copy people, or even assistants whose job it is to schedule, docket, or do document management. These numbers exclude all legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Federal jobs don’t lag too far behind. That will serve you best in the end.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

Furthermore, the argument that the term is necessary for clarity falls short upon scrutiny. The public is not as simplistic as some may suggest. They are capable of understanding and adapting to new terminology.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Fish & Richardson is eliminating the position of legal secretary across its 14 offices. The law firm told Law.com that it eliminated the traditional…

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

Unsurprisingly, a large part of a paralegal’s workload is drafting legal documents. This is separate from the task of legal secretaries, wherein the aforementioned deals with specializing in addressing the clerical needs of the office. An Administration Officer.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 23, 2023

A former legal secretary at Mandell Menkes has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago law firm for allegedly scanning and storing her fingerprints in its…

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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. Certainly, every time I think I have heard everything, something new comes along. At least it hasn’t been boring.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. Once you have the education, training, and years of experience as a legal assistant, you can leverage yourself into the paralegal position you’ve always wanted and land your dream paralegal job. Supreme Court, you have to start somewhere.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Paralegals and legal assistants are increasingly doing activities that were traditionally allocated to legal secretaries, in addition to typical paralegal duties. A paralegal can collaborate closely with the personal representative to ensure that all of the personal representative’s responsibilities are fulfilled.

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SimplyLawJobs

MARCH 29, 2021

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries (ILSPA) to discover if legal jargon is plain English – or utter drivel! Here is what they said: As the legal profession is one that benefits from clear communication, it is surprising how the language used by lawyers can sometimes be confusing.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2022

You can still hire a full-time, traditional legal secretary or receptionist, who can sit at a desk and pick up the phone , sure. And, traditionally, the answer for that was that the law firm would hire a receptionist, who s a t in the exact same, physical space every day, while answer ed phone calls on the same , exact phone.

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SimplyLawJobs

MARCH 29, 2021

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries (ILSPA) to discover how you can develop skills for success. As a Legal Secretary, you will be given various duties and responsibilities. Legal Jargon – Plain English or Utter Drivel? Why LinkedIn Is an Essential Tool for Legal Secretaries.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Paralegals, legal secretaries and law students are also needed as volunteers. Firms can help in preparing. immigration forms or asylum claims. One international firm, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, has already agreed to donate resources.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

She began her career in 1977 in a quasi-legal secretarial/paralegal position as “paraprofessionals” weren’t quite yet a thing. Laurie has an Associate’s Degree in Legal Assisting and Coaching Certifications and was attending Arizona State when her daughter came along. Meet the Author.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

. • Legal: Prepare litigation, estate planning, bankruptcy, corporate, real estate, family law, immigration and other practice specialty documents, schedule events and calendar management for law firms and attorneys; audit letters; handle correspondence; intake; anything and everything a legal secretary can do.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 28, 2021

An interview with a teacher turned legal secretary. An encounter with a family law Solicitor prompted Kimberley to study ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma course. In this article our partner's spoke to Kimberley. 3 Key tips from a law student you need to know.

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Lawfecta

MARCH 30, 2020

The post March 2020 Newsletter appeared first on Virtual Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Assistant Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses. Check out Lawfecta’s 2020 March Newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Lawfecta

JANUARY 29, 2020

The post January 2020 Newsletter appeared first on Virtual Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Assistant Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses. Check out Lawfecta’s 2020 January Newsletter, Virtual Resource Edition. Sign up for our newsletter.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this article, our partners ILSPA (The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s) will consider some of the latest IT innovations affecting the profession. Law firms and government departments have been using new technologies to provide legal services for years. Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A California appellate panel has backed a lower court's ruling that Reed Smith LLP shouldn't be disqualified from a suit against clothing retailer LuLaRoe, agreeing that its attorneys followed the necessary privilege obligations when handling documents leaked to the firm anonymously by an opposing firm's legal secretary.

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Lawfecta

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For some, this means an Internet-based legal practice with brick-and-mortar offices throughout the U.S. for others; it means virtual paralegals, legal secretaries, and assistants available on demand with no fixed locations. It’s easy to see why so many legal practices are turning to virtual staff; the advantages are numerous.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Tips for effective legal writing. by RoxanneB | Jun 7, 2021 | Advice for Paralegals , Advice for Solicitors , Careers Advice Our partners, The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs cover the top tips for effective legal writing below: Good writing skills are fundamental for any Legal Secretary.

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SimplyLawJobs

JUNE 10, 2021

Our partners, The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs cover how the art of concentration is an important skill to master: . This is especially true in roles such as that of a Legal Secretary , where attention to detail and fine-tuned organisation are paramount. Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 12, 2021

ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma Live online classes. by RoxanneB | Sep 13, 2021 | Events , Graduates , Industry Insights Our partner's The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes, which start on Wednesday 26 January 2022. How have paralegals faired during the pandemic.

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SimplyLawJobs

JUNE 15, 2021

Tips for effective legal writing. by RoxanneB | Jun 7, 2021 | Advice for Paralegals , Advice for Solicitors , Careers Advice Our partners, The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs cover the top tips for effective legal writing below: Good writing skills are fundamental for any Legal Secretary.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 18, 2022

Sourcing Specialty Talent: Freelance Paralegals and Legal Secretaries. In addition to IT specialists and receptionists, it can be difficult for rural lawyers to fill critical positions for paralegals and legal secretaries.

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SimplyLawJobs

MARCH 30, 2021

by DebbieH | Mar 29, 2021 | Careers Advice We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries (ILSPA) to discover if legal jargon is plain English - or utter drivel! Here is what they said: As the legal profession is one that benefits from clear communication, it is surprising how the. « Older Entries.

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The Paralegal Resource

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Are they legal secretaries or something more? What is defined as a paralegal? There are many community colleges that offer degrees to someone as a paralegal. Typically, it can be an associate's degree or a post-bachelor degree. That said, what more is important for such a person to excel?

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Paralegal Coffee Talk

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

They hired me to work as a Legal Secretary, Receptionist, File Clerk & all around errand runner. I was so blessed to land where I did in my first job. The Paralegal on staff had a close working relationship with two of the founding partners and they had just brought on a third attorney.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The methodology of the conference The commentaries and analyses of the rulings discussed during the conference will be conducted by prominent specialists in EU law, including Members of the CJEU, the European Chief Prosecutor, EU officials, academics and CJEU legal secretaries.

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The Estrin Report

JULY 10, 2024

OM: Can you discuss the historical evolution of job titles within the legal sector and how they reflect broader changes in the profession’s view on role importance and inclusivity? CE: Initially, the “Legal Secretary” title was predominant.

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The Paralegal Resource

JUNE 13, 2011

Use of paralegals can be traced back to the 1960s when the government, law firms and the American Bar Association recognized the need to increase public access to legal services by providing such services at more widely affordable rates.

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