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How have paralegals faired during the pandemic

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Our partners NALP, the longest running professional membership body for paralegals in England, have gained an insight into the lives of their members and how they have been affected by the pandemic and lockdown generally. . The role of a paralegal within the firm . Non-legal sectors are utilising independent paralegal practitioners .

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5 misconceptions about being a paralegal

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The term “paralegal” originated in the USA. With that in mind, Nannette Kendrick, Head of New Business and Marketing at Lovedays Solicitors , provides her insight into five common misconceptions about paralegals and what the truth really is. 1) Being a paralegal is an “in-between” job. 2) Becoming a paralegal is easy.

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Groups Seek Pro Bono Lawyers for Ukrainian Immigration/Asylum Assistance

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The organizers are seeking: Individual attorneys who are willing to provide pro bono legal services to displaced Ukrainians. Paralegals, legal secretaries and law students are also needed as volunteers. Attorneys who speak Russian, Ukrainian, Polish or Hungarian are in particularly high demand.

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Ethical Considerations in Utilization of Virtual Paralegals

The Paralegal Resource

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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Ethical Considerations in Utilization of Virtual Paralegals

The Paralegal Resource

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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What does legal tech mean for the legal profession?

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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. Automated legal research. What is law tech?

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Why Do Lawyer Coaches Suggest Outsourcing to a Virtual Legal Assistant?

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Some take it a step further and retain professional services of a lawyer coach. From time to time in my 6-year virtual paralegal practice, I have been privileged to receive referrals from lawyer coaches. After consulting with a number of lawyers who are prospective clients for Digital Paralegal Services, I find some common threads.