Tech Tip: Text Status Updates to Clients Using Your Email

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…

So, You Think You Want To Freelance?

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…

Tips For Returning To Work After an Absence

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…

Paralegal Potpourri: Upcoming Paralegal Meetings and Announcements

Take advantage of our many Paralegal Division activities this spring Paralegal Division and Small Firm and Technology Social | April 10, 2019 The Small Firm…

Paralegals In the Trademark Industry

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…

Tech-Tip: Co-Parenting Apps For the Estranged Family Law Client

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…

Why Pro Bono?

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…

Paralegal Potpourri: Join the Division Council, Volunteer Opportunities, New NCCP Digital Badge

Take a minute to catch up on the latest news and happenings regarding the Paralegal Division. Join the next group of Paralegal Division leaders Would you like…

Why I Joined the Paralegal Division Council

I’ve sat down a few times to write this particular blog. My goal is to encourage fellow Paralegal Division members to submit a nomination to become a…

January Tech Tip: iLovePDF Has Every Tool You Need to Work with PDFs

As the Division’s Technology Chair, in addition to helping maintain the Paralegal Division webpage, I try to share technology tips and applications (usually…