LexisNexis(R) Paralegal Community: Paralegal Discussion Forum

What's your New Year's Resolution?

Paralegal Editor — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:50:59 GMT

Trying to be more organized? Reduce stress? Volunteer more often? Each January, most of America makes a New Year's resolution, vowing to somehow better themselves or others. Tell us what your resolution is, and how you plan to stick to it!

Working at home options for Paralegals

Paralegal Editor — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:47:22 GMT

A recent article on Careerbuilder listed paralegal among the top 10 careers for those interested in working out of their home. For those of you that are home-based paralegals, what are the upsides? Is there a downside to not being in the firm from day to day?

Increased paralegal hiring can help cut firms' costs...agree or disagree?

Paralegal Editor — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:34:53 GMT

Recent hiring trends show an increase in the number of paralegals retained by large law firms, as more and more firms recognize the value of their paralegals' contributions. Paralegals are increasingly being delegated assignments in conducting basic background research and preparing legal documents, even helping to train new associates. Do you agree or disagree that this is becoming an increasing trend at top firms? Do you think that this is

Ethical dilemmas faced by Paralegals

Paralegal Editor — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:32:11 GMT

In the legal profession, you're bound to run into an ethical issue at some point in your career. Has anyone been faced with a challenging ethical issue recently? How did you handle the situation? What advice would you share with other Paralegals if they find themselves in a similar situation?

What do you like most/least about being a Paralegal?

Paralegal Editor — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:09:34 GMT

What do you enjoy most about your job? What do you dislike the most? Share what you feel are the best and worst aspects of being a Paralegal.

Time for a career change?

Paralegal Editor — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:25:39 GMT

Has anyone considered making a career move within the legal industry – maybe to litigation support specialist, law librarian or even an attorney? Or maybe even an entirely different career field … healthcare, the military, politics? Any advice or tips to share with other Paralegals considering a similar career move? What are the pros and cons to consider?

Paralegal vs. Legal Assistant - which job title is preferred?

Paralegal Editor — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:22:40 GMT

The ABA categorizes legal assistant and paralegal into the same career bucket, stating their definition of a legal assistant/paralegal is as follows: “A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.”