By Leslie Pegram Congratulations to Lakisha Chichester who was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Paralegal Award on May 2, 2019 at the Paralegal Division Annual Meeting in Winston-Salem. The Distinguished Paralegal Award is given to a Paralegal Division regular member who has actively participated in paralegal activities such as civic/community volunteering, paralegal leadership, paralegal education, and […]
Q: Name, position title and/or major duties: A. Rachel Royal, paralegal for the attorney who represents the Wilmington City Police and Fire Departments and the attorney who handles all litigation and employment claims for the city. Royal also performs research and prepares presentations for proposals to city council for amendments to city ordinances. Q: Firm […]
By Nicole “Nikki” Green Imagine having your dream job, where your management and team are amazing, you feel valued as an employee, and the perks and compensation are in line with what you think you are worth. Life is good … then, POP, your bubble bursts. You are suddenly informed that your firm is going […]
By Alicia Mitchell-Mercer Lack of communication is one of the most common complaints from clients. It is frequently the paralegal’s job to make sure clients are kept abreast of the latest developments in their cases. As the business world embraces various methods of communication, so must the legal field. This idea was especially highlighted when […]
By Morag A. Polaski The reactions I receive when I tell people that I am a freelance paralegal range from “that’s so cool” to “huh?” Many times, people don’t realize that paralegals can freelance. I recently heard a student in a paralegal program say, “I want to be a freelance paralegal. How do I do […]
By Stephanie Durham-Rivera Whether returning to work after having kids, returning to work after the death of a loved one, or rejoining after a long hiatus; only you will know when you’re ready, willing, and able to join the workforce again. At times, the return to work can seem overwhelming. But with the proper strategies, […]
Take advantage of our many Paralegal Division activities this spring Paralegal Division and Small Firm and Technology Social | April 10, 2019 The Small Firm and Technology Section is hosting a joint social with the Paralegal Division. Please join us on Wednesday, April 10 at Bond Brothers Brewing in Cary. The social starts at 5 […]
By Matthew Schneller In my experience, trademark paralegals take up a larger proportion of the head count, draft a greater percentage of substantive work product, and tend to have more direct contact with clients than they do in any other practice group. Where many practices have large projects that take up most of an employee’s […]
By Alicia Mitchell-Mercer Navigating a family law matter can be one of the most emotionally painful circumstances someone will ever encounter. By the time a client calls a family law attorney, they are generally in the throes of some of the most difficult times of their lives. For the legal professional working in family law, […]
By Rachel Royal The first time I heard the term “pro bono” was in the 2001 movie, “I Am Sam.” Sean Penn played a single father with a learning disability who was fighting to retain parental rights of his 7-year-old daughter, played by Dakota Fanning, after her mother abandoned them. The attorney who takes on […]