Alicia Mitchell-Mercer
The Role of Paralegals in the Community Justice Movement
The New Frontline of Legal Helpers As you sit in your car outside the courthouse, your hands tighten around the steering wheel. You know you need to file for…
Looking Beyond Lawyers to Close the Access to Justice Gap
“If one wishes to know how justice is administered, one does not question the policemen, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class. One goes…
Elephants in Legal Organizations: Gossip and Destructive Politics
Frequently, legal professionals find themselves in a dual role – leaders and managers. While there are many similarities between those two roles, the…
Read Before You File – Supreme Court of North Carolina Amends Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice
On September 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of North Carolina amended Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts. The…
Exciting Opportunity for Paralegals: Become a FINRA Arbitrator
Becoming a FINRA arbitrator is a great way to leverage your skill set and expand your professional career. If you are a paralegal or other legal professional…
Important Voting Information: View a Sample Ballot Lookup Tool and Volunteer at the Polls
As the U.S. general election draws near, here are a few tips for preparing for election day and volunteering if you want to work at the polls. Important Dates…
North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool
The North Carolina Court System has launched a free, online document preparation tool that is available for self-represented litigants, paralegals, and…
Work Experience: The Newest Option for NCCP Exam Applicants
This spring, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved amendments to The Plan for Certification of Paralegals, 27 N.C.A.C. 1G, Section .0100. The amendments…
Tech Tip: Save Hours Responding to Document Requests or Creating Exhibit Lists with This Simple Trick
The day I returned to the office from a 7-day vacation, there was a lot of work to catch up on. By 3:00 PM, I was feeling very accomplished. I had completed…
Demystifying Paralegal Credentials for Lawyers and Paralegals
Recently, I overheard a discussion regarding whether attorneys understand the content of paralegal programs and the meaning of the post-nominal certification…