Fun version of the classic Santa Claus story packed with links to tech toys of interest to all kinds of legal folks: "It was the night before , and all through the office, the associates were stirring, but I was home at the house. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nick (or whatever winter gift-giving person you prefer -- your spouse, your child, your great...
A white paper + survey from ITLA smartly discusses the use of project management by law firms, something I think should involve paralegals: "Project management is so much more than what is visible at first glance. Typically, we just see the team, tools and pieces to complete the project. What we don't see is the planning, tool selection, communication, mentoring or even the...
Find some very interesting jobs posted by ILTA (International Legal Technology Association), here. I counted 122 listings (on 12/12/06), but these are the positions that really caught my eye: Applications Analyst V -- San Francisco, CA (12/4/2006) Litigation Support Specialist -- Chicago, IL (12/4/2006) Practice Group Training & Support Specialist -- Richmond, VA (11/30/2006) Knowledge...
Oh, this news is just sad. Particularly because the alleged thief used some stolen funds for her boyfriend! "A paralegal at a Manitowoc law firm allegedly embezzled more than $200,000 to pay for vehicles, home repairs, medical bills, furniture and TVs, according to authorities. "Debra D. Hardtke, 35, Kewaunee, will appear in Manitowoc County Circuit Court on Jan. 8. Hardtke is charged...
A disgruntled former client apparently took out his anger over a patent case on the firm: "The law offices where Friday's shootings took place are closed, but for those working elsewhere in the building, there was an eerie feeling upon their return."As CBS 2's Sylvia Gomez reports, on Friday, the squeal of sirens through the Loop was a sound that could only mean something horrible. The...
Yeah, this article is not targeted to the legal world! But it contains good advice for everyone whose work revolves around words : "Studies show you can't get ahead in business without a strong vocabulary. Here are some quick tips for learning new words and using them effectively. "When people want help solving the Sunday crossword puzzle or crafting a sophisticated presentation,...
Real case managed by a bonded & registered Legal Document Assistant in Califormia: "In 2004, an anxious young husband and father approached Just Document Preparation in Riverside to help him file a domestic violence restraining order against his wife. "He wanted to protect himself and his young daughter from his wife's abuse stemming from her refusal to take medication for...
Are you looking ahead to the new year with your career in mind? If so, here are some questions to think about: "It's time for New Year's resolutions again. Rather than basing your resolutions on an inventory of regrets, may I suggest a more positive way to get started? "Before you begin listing the 'must do' items for next year, first think about where you are and what you've...
Seems to me that senior paralegals (see task list) can help manage legal projects, although I doubt many firms do this formally now: "Managing a legal matter, whether it’s a transaction or a dispute, can be equally as important as executing the actual legal work. Attention to both management and execution will help to ensure that client needs and expectations are met in a cost-effective...
Looking for a different kind of paralegal position? I think working for the CIA would qualify: "The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking Paralegal professionals to provide case management, legal research, case-cite verification, blue book citations and general paralegal support to the Office of General Counsel. Paralegals support legal issues relating to foreign intelligence,...