Paralegal Division
Welcome, Paralegals, to a New Bar Year!
To my fellow colleagues, welcome to the 2026-2027 bar year! It is my honor to step into this role and serve as your chair of the Paralegal Division for this…
Tips on Training and Mentoring New Paralegal Staff
You’re only as good as your best paralegal. Let’s discuss some tips that make a new paralegal the most efficient for your law business. 1. Type out office…
Reflecting on a Year of Elevating Excellence
As the 2025-2026 bar year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on our theme: Elevating Excellence Through Education, Empowerment, and Service. This…
Paralegal Spotlight: Cody Worrells
From Airborne to Litigation: How Cody Worrells Learned to Love the Work Cody Worrells did not grow up dreaming of becoming a paralegal, nor did he enter the…
Through Our Eyes — A Paralegal’s View into Equitable Distribution
As a Family Law Paralegal, assisting clients with their Equitable Distribution (dividing the marital assets and debts) case can be very rewarding because you…
Understanding the Estate Administration Process in North Carolina
Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with legal paperwork in the midst of grief can feel especially overwhelming. If you’ve been asked to help…
The Strategic Paralegal: Elevating Legal Practice with Project Management Tools
How Experienced Paralegals Can Streamline Procedures to Enhance Their Strategic Value In today’s legal environment, complexity is the norm. Whether managing…
Practice Innovation: The North Carolina Supreme Court’s New Commission
I. Introduction Access to legal services remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the American legal system. Across the country, courts,…
Paralegal Spotlight: LJ Frederick
Lajon E. Frederick (“LJ”) is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal at Fresh Start Family Law. LJ has an undeniable passion for family law and client…
Should I Become an E-Notary?
As legal practice continues its steady shift toward digital platforms, notarization is evolving alongside it. In North Carolina, electronic and remote…