Market Yourself As A Paralegal
What does it mean to make yourself marketable or sellable? Does it require that you quit your job, completely change careers or go back to school. Perhaps, but for this article it simply means making the most of your skills and abilities and continually looking for ways to improve.
Whether you just graduated or you’ve been a paralegal for many years, learning to market yourself is an essential skill in maximizing your potential. Both financially and in the opportunities t…
Paralegal Certification – An Insider’s Perspective
Believe it or not, a paralegal (or legal assistant) is not a licensed profession in the United States. While some paralegals originally received on the job training when the profession came into existence in the 1960s and 1970s, more people entering the field today do so with certification. Certification is voluntary, not a requirement to be a paralegal. However, a paralegal with certification and special training is generally better prepared for promotion and will stand out …
Paralegals – Top Organizations You Need To Know
The career field of paralegals began developing in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s as lawyers began hiring the assistants to help them with paper work, case investigation and general duties. As more attorneys began hiring legal assistance, the American Bar Association formed the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance to help set the standard in the paralegal – attorney relationship, employment guidelines and other duties associated with the paralegal, or legal assist…
Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant Online Training
Learn how to take your current virtual bankruptcy assistant business to the next level from Victoria Ring, the paralegal who developed the virtual bankruptcy assistant field.