This survey news comes from Monster & includes info about legal jobs: "Online job demand in New York was unchanged in November, as an increase in security and production job postings were offset by fewer education and military-related positions, according to a survey by Monster Worldwide Inc. "Legal positions, including lawyers, paralegals and support staff also showed strong...
Don't know, at this point, if it's possible to turn the rushing tide toward outsourcing of legal work. But I applaud the IPA's attempt: "Ruby Prasad’s legal research and briefs regularly find their way into courts across the United States despite the fact her workstation is located 8,000 miles away in India. "Prasad is among the 200 lawyers working for Chicago-based Mindcrest Inc.,...
So, have you gotten into KM yet? Is yours one of the 'progressive firms' discussed in this article? "An increasing number of law firms have invested in knowledge management (KM) programs, which they define as including "know-how" (aka, precedents and form banks), professional development, current awareness (keeping legal professionals current on changes in the law), finding experts...
Yay, more presents for me! Well, not me exactly: "With the holiday season in full swing, it's time to consider some gifts for your computer. Nothing tells your PC that you care about its happiness more than a few high-tech gadgets to make its life a little more exciting. Of course, if those gadgets also help you out as well, then everyone's happy. "The first item you might consider is...
Oh boy, doesn't this sound like an all-too-familiar story? "In a world where even the most senior of partners can now be found typing away on a laptop, an observer could mistakenly believe that personal computing is as straightforward as using the average toaster. Unfortunately for attorneys, computer software is mostly designed or implemented by computer people for computer people and not...
Yeah, this press release sounds right: "'What we've discovered is that paralegals, not lawyers, are the people introducing technology into law offices,' said Tom Goldman, AAfPE Chairman, Technology Task Force. 'At AAfPE's annual meeting in October , I delivered a presentation on SmartDraw's capabilities. Afterwards, over half of the attendees requested copies of the software, so clearly...
This sounds like a very interesting group! Hmm, wonder if they need any paralegals? "Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton is stepping onto the runway with the launch of its new practice group: fashion and apparel. "From negotiating contracts for TV reality show 'Project Runway' to fending off UGG boot knock-offs, the new group is marketing itself as the go-to firm for Los Angeles and...
Well, this sure sounds like a conference you should try to attend! "The NFPA2007:Tech.Institute: is the place for paralegals, attorneys and other legal professionals to gain knowledge, perspective and insight into the benefits, challenges, and pitfalls of legal technology. Learn about major trends and technological innovations that will affect your career, your profession, and your...
Wow, excellent post on the IPA blog where you'll find lots of helpful guidance from the Indiana Paralegal Association: "The PACE Study Manual is a necessity as it sets out a blueprint that has been followed for PACE with the five domains weighted as follows:"Administration of Client Matters 23%Development of Client Legal Matters 30%Factual and Legal Research 22%Factual and Legal Writing...
Found what sounds like a challenging open position using Google's blog search: "The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), a national non-profit public interest organization, seeks applicants for a full-time Paralegal position with the Immigrants' Rights Project (IRP) in the ACLU’s National Headquarters in New York City. The IRP works to defend the civil and constitutional...