I LIKE this idea! Nice follow-up to the post about independent paralegals, hmm? "Since July 1986, Paralegal Services of Allenhurst has been matching freelance paralegals with New Jersey-area attorneys. "Now, it wants to expand the business into a nationwide franchise system, essentially by giving paralegals working for firms a model to become independent contractors. "Last month,...
Charming story about the joys of being retired (not anytime soon for me)! "When Jayne Morrison goes to work, she couldn't be happier. "She loves every moment she spends in the children's department of the Boca Raton Public Library. "'Being here is like being in a terrific garden,' she said. 'There's everything here.' "Morrison talks about her job as if she's worked there for...
Good news -- more jobs for corporate paralegals (at least in Minnesota!): "A new survey found that 95 percent of in-house attorneys in Minnesota are satisfied with their jobs. "The highest paid in-house lawyers worked for health care companies, and attorneys in public companies were better paid than those in private corporations. The average salary for all in-house lawyers responding to...
Very helpful tips for tech-oriented paralegals interested in the challenging field of knowledge management (KM): "Law firms struggle with knowledge management. On the one hand, law firms are classic examples of information and knowledge businesses. On the other hand, managing lawyers has often been likened to 'herding cats.' Combining 'knowledge' with 'management' in the law firm setting has...
Surely most paralegals have no need for this advice, right? :-) But do you? " onflict is built into the very fabric of their organizations. When conflict is not dealt with well, it can create strained relationships and grow to sap the time, energy, and productivity of even the best teams. Dealt with positively, conflict can also be a catalyst that sets the stage for needed changes. You...
We like this entrepreneur's story! "For years, computer technician Jason Radtke daydreamed about what it would be like to run his own business. Now, thanks to the help of his former employer -- who also happens to be his mentor -- Radtke has embarked on a new chapter in his career by opening his own Geeks On Call franchise in the Atlanta metro area. Driving the signature blue Geeks On Call...
Congrats for this career news! "Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (TSXV:CXX) has made two executive changes. Greg Davis has been promoted to VP of business development. He has been with the company since December 2004. Julie Bolden has been appointed VP of corporate affairs and corporate secretary. She has worked at a number of Vancouver law firms as a securities paralegal since 1989....
This job sure sounds interesting: "The Federal Trade Commission has joined the blogosphere with a site to explore how technology is changing the way consumers shop, bank, pay bills and communicate. "The 'Tech-ade Blog' will include interviews with technology experts ahead of the agency's November 6-8 public hearing on how to protect consumers from ID theft, spyware, online shopping...
Not surprising news to litigation paralegals, but what about the new career opportunities provided? "The pre-trial discovery phase and case management processes have grown so complex in corporate legal cases that lawyers increasingly rely on technology experts to help them gather and wade through the evidence. "The need for what is known as litigation support is growing quickly, and San...
This survey focused on lawyers, but wouldn't paralegals say the same things? "What causes good attorneys to jump ship? The answer: A bigger title and more money are the chief reasons. "Twenty-six percent of attorneys polled recently said they would leave their current jobs for opportunities to advance professionally. Twenty-one percent of said a pay increase would be their primary...