THE PARALEGALS’ ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, private firms as well as government agencies were encouraging their employees to work from home. Agencies such as The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, The Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy and The Justice…
The Essentials of Legal Writing & Reading Skills by Jeffrey Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI Working as a paralegal means that you will be physically and virtually surrounded by books and documents. Realizing that there are literally millions of suggestions on how to improve your legal writing and reading skills on the Internet, I wanted…
The Power of the Federal and State Governments in a Time of Crisis: What Does the Constitution Say? SPLITTING THE ATOM OF SOVEREIGNTY by John DeLeo, Esq. Does the Constitution give us some guidance in our government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic? We saw the president and the governors announce strong measures over the…
Why is Online Legal Research Crucial to a Paralegal/Legal Assistant? Perks of using Lexis Nexis® in the Paralegal or Legal Assistant career field Blackstone Career Institute’s Online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Career Training program includes a subscription to Lexis Nexis® for training and experience using Lexis Advanced® – the leading source for electronic legal research. Lexis Advance®…
8 Paralegal Skills Critical to Succeed The following list outlines eight of the top paralegal skills necessary for success. J. Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI, and Paralegal Instructor at Blackstone Career Institute drafted this list. Mastering these core competencies can help you become a paralegal or advance in your current workplace giving you a competitive…
8 Critical Skills to Help You Earn A Competitive Paralegal Salary The following list outlines eight of the top paralegal skills necessary for success. This list was drafted by J. Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI, and Paralegal Instructor at Blackstone Career Institute. Mastering these core competencies can help you to not only learn how…
Unspoken Paralegal Expectations By J. Hauck, Paralegal Instructor EXPECTATIONS Law firms, like most employers, carry spoken and unspoken expectations of their paralegal employees. A higher paying firm will be more likely to place greater expectations on an employee’s responsibilities. Many good lawyers echo the famous sentiment, “To whom much is given, much is required.”…
Specialize in the Paralegal Field Why Specialize? Broaden your skill set in a specific area of law to enhance and build on your general paralegal training. Consequently, this may increase your advancement opportunities and earning potential. Sharpen your paralegal resume with advanced industry-related knowledge in a legal specialty. Therefore, additional credentials show initiative and may…
You’ve Earned Your Paralegal Certificate. Now, Get Promoted At Your Law Firm By J. Hauck, Paralegal Instructor Within Blackstone’s Paralegal Certificate programs, you can learn some of the best ways to get promoted in a paralegal career. For example, a balance of interpersonal relations and commitment to personal excellence in are very important. In other…
8 Courses to Help Advance Your Paralegal Career Blackstone Career Institute offers 8 Advanced Paralegal Courses to individuals who want to advance their knowledge in a specific area. Our Advanced Paralegal Courses are NALS approved and meet the continuing legal education needs of practicing paralegals and can be applied to the five-year PLS and PP…
