Natural Resources Jobs for Legal Professionals: How To Find Opportunities
Embracing several legal areas, the law behind oil, gas, and natural resources offers a challenging and...
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Legal Writing Skills: The Key to Getting Recruited in Top Law Firms
Michael Charlson understands the challenge of finding a law firm that's a good fit. He recalls his own job...
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Mary Jo Denman: Legal Assistant at Smith, Bassett, Purcell & Koenig & 2004-2005 President-Elect of NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals
Mary Jo Denman takes over the presidency of NALS this month. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Denman about the...
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How Elder Law Paralegals Contribute to the Industry's Success - A Comprehensive Guide
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's World Population Profile, the elderly population (categorized as age 65...
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Mary Burns, Executive Legal Assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and NALS President: A Profile
Hey sports fans, how about a legal career with a ball club? Most ball clubs—baseball, basketball,...
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Legal Staff Smarten Up: The Rising Need for Education Among Paralegals and Legal Assistants
For paralegals and legal assistants, education is increasingly important. The reason? More than ever, human...
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How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul
Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within...
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Pioneering Paralegal Shelley Widoff on Lower Standards for Paralegals | Founder of the Boston Paralegal Resource Center
Fiercely independent and proud of the paralegal profession, Shelley Widoff is worried that it's too easy to...
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Careers in the Public Sector: Benefits of Working as Legal Staff for Uncle Sam
Although most paralegals and legal assistants work for private law firms, opportunities abound in other areas...
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Corporate Lawyer Michael J. Mais Provides Insight on Being a Municipal Attorney | LawCrossing
On any given day, Long Beach (CA) Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais might find himself advising the...
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Kristen Comer + Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Legal Action Project: Profile of an Influential Legal Assistant
Kristen Comer has been with the Brady Center since October. LawCrossing speaks with the legal assistant about...
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How to Become a Notary Public: Steps and Requirements for Making it Official
What do property transactions, estate planning devices, and affidavits have in common? The signing of these...
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The Successful Career of Vicki Ellen Behringer | LawCrossing
Witnessing history and documenting it—fast Vicki Ellen Behringer has worked on many of the biggest trials...
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How Paralegals Can Recover Unpaid Fees for Professional Legal Services
Attorneys are not the only legal professionals who should keep accurate time sheets: in most jurisdictions,...
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Lois Boyd: Founding Member of Fenwick West and LAMA, Past President of LAMA
Thinking of becoming a Chief Administrative Officer at a law firm? Ever wondered how one becomes a CAO?...
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How to Break into the Freelance Paralegal Market: Tips for Going Solo
For paralegals who strive to be their own bosses, freelance or independent paralegal work is a lucrative...
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Aurora Josephson: A Successful Lawyer's Experience and Profile
Paralegal, accountant, janitor, staff artist, secretary: working as a paralegal for the small nonprofit...
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Find Intellectual Property Legal Staffing Opportunities with LawCrossing
In the past decade, intellectual property (IP) has experienced one of the greatest booms in the legal...
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Reflections of nonprofit lawyer Melissa S. Norden on her Dog-Eat-Dog Professional World
Melissa S. Norden's clients bark at her all day long. But she doesn't mind. In fact, she loves it. Norden is...
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Nick De Dishman: Paralegal at Schroeder Law Offices and Director of Operations for Western Water Fight in Portland, OR
While world attention focuses on various battles for oil, people have been fighting over water for decades,...
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Paralegals & Mergers and Acquisitions: How to Handle Complex Business Deals & Transactions
The joining of two companies is a joyous event, and paralegals and legal assistants can be instrumental in...
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A Closer Look at the Benefits of Flexible Work Arrangements: Balancing Work and Life as a Part-Time Lawyer
The struggle to balance career and family is not a new problem, but one that many employers have recently...
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Texas Broadcaster Cuts Cable Access In Feud Over Payment: What You Need To Know
On a recent Sunday night, Elaine Leiter of Abilene settled in to watch her favorite NBC television shows, but...
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Susan Ippoliti: Litigation Paralegal and NFPA VP & Director of Membership at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Network, network, network! LawCrossing talks with NFPA Vice President and Director of Membership Susan...
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Understanding Paralegal Licensing Regulations in the US: Part II - The Cons
Ask any paralegal what the most controversial and sensitive issues surrounding the profession are, and...
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Essential Tips for Job Hunting from Elizabeth K. Peck: Networking and Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Elizabeth K. Peck can't stress it enough: cover letters matter. As proof, Ms. Peck, Director of Career...
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Learn Real-World Venture Capital Skills at University: Student Success Stories
Schools Offer Real Venture Capital Lessons Venture capital is agony and ecstasy, bust and boom, the stress of...
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Meet the Executive Director of Contra Costa County Bar Association: Lisa Reep | LawCrossing
Many bar associations are run by non-attorneys. LawCrossing speaks with Lisa Reep, executive director of the...
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Licensing Requirements for Paralegals: Pros & Cons (Part I) - An Overview
Ask any paralegal what the most controversial and sensitive issues surrounding the profession are, and...
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New Mexico Gambling on the Rise: What You Need to Know After 10 Years of Flourishing
A gambler has a lot of choices on where to place his bets in New Mexico.
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