Army COOL Program: Helping You Find Career Opportunities Are you a member of the active-duty Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard who is ready to select or advance your career, enhance the skills that you already have, and find opportunities to move into civilian life? Did you know that you can complete courses and training…
How Can I Attain a Satisfying and Rewarding Paralegal Career? A Glance at Paralegal Careers By definition, a paralegal is a legal para-professional who works within public and private law firms or agencies by supporting attorneys and law office operations. It is a vibrant, high-tempo career that offers excitement and many opportunities for growth. The…
Paralegal Authority: A Case Study The term “paralegal” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language as: “1). A person who assists a lawyer in the performance of various legal tasks and activities associated with the representation of clients. 2). One who assists a lawyer in their routine work but who is…
2 New Legal Pushes Increasing the Demand for Paralegal Services Within the U.S. In mid-year 2021 massive cultural change and technological revolution surrounds us in the midst of pandemic challenges. Regrettably, we have witnessed some industries falter and suffer during this time. There has been one industry need, however, which has not only remained constant…
24 Surprisingly Simple Legal Terms Every Paralegal Should Know Whether you’re taking Blackstone Career Institute’s Paralegal Program, you’ve graduated and are looking for a job, or are in the career field and need a refresher, it’s important to have a working knowledge of the terminology used in the field. Not only will a comprehension of…
Legal Trends and the Industry Outlook Job Market Analysis The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their official 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. In the final analysis of the data, it is a good time to be in, or to be qualified for a paralegal or legal assistant position. Either way, these…
Administrative Law and the Paralegal’s Role During the time of the pandemic, we have become familiar with our federal health agencies, the Food and Drug Administrative (FDA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). When we take off our shoes at airports, we are adhering to rules issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These…
Standout to Employers with NALA Digital Badges Building a strong resume is an important component for impressing an employer and landing the a job you are seeking. And now it’s even easier to showcase your achievements digitally so employers can readily see what accomplishments you’ve made that set you apart from other candidates. By taking…
3 Things to Consider When Becoming a Virtual Paralegal As advances in technology are continually made, and with the rise of individuals working from home, there is an increase in the need for and interest in virtual paralegals. This field already provides a valuable asset to attorneys and the work that is done on cases.…
Making Use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) One of the most important tasks that paralegals perform for their supervisory attorneys is in the discovery process. Federal Rules of Procedure 26, 34 and 45 set out the basics of discovery. The 4000 series of rules lay out what is required in the Pennsylvania state…
