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By: Renee Naeger Steps to Becoming a Paralegal       Life as a paralegal means intellectually stimulating and rewarding work that can change lives. However, there are many things to take into consideration when becoming a paralegal. You’ll want to make sure you do your research when deciding what’s best for you. Each state […]

By: Jennifer Walsh Questions to Ask to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case       Hiring an attorney after a devastating incident is a daunting and emotionally fraught task. How can you be sure you’re hiring the best personal injury lawyer possible? Selecting a law firm to represent you means asking […]

By: Samantha Webb Choosing the paralegal career path can be both challenging and rewarding. As a paralegal, you may assist lawyers with tasks associated with a file, or work for government agencies, insurance companies, or real estate companies. The skills you learn training for your paralegal career are transferable skills, and therefore, advancement opportunities and […]

By Mary Frances Broughman How Paralegals Assist with Jury Duty Selection Process The jury duty selection occurs the first day of trial and is the first step toward ensuring a fair trial. It begins with a jury list, consisting of randomly selected people from your community. In most states or venues, the jury list is […]

By: Lori Snead Paralegal Skills for Thriving in Court       Paralegals working alongside attorneys in the courtroom is becoming the new normal. As the go-to person for seemingly countless duties, paralegals oversee many aspects of going to trial. Here some key paralegals skills for thriving in court: Make a good first impression. For […]

By Andrea McNairy What to Expect for Court Appearances During the Pandemic       The world keeps turning. Yes, even during a pandemic, life finds a way to keep happening. This includes filing lawsuits, taking depositions and even trials and other court appearances during the pandemic. Like most things in the increasingly annoying 2020, […]

Katie Hubbard Honored with 2020 Women’s Justice Award      It only seems fitting to kick off our Women in Law: Spotlight series with the news that the 2020 Women’s Justice Awards Ceremony honored our very own attorney Katie Hubbard with the Litigation Practitioner Award earlier this week.      We join Missouri Lawyers Media […]

By: Lori Snead       It is tempting to think most courts conduct business in similar ways. However, individual court rules and practices for paralegals can regulate many functional aspects of the case. Failing to adhere to these requirements can result in significant errors and lead to unfavorable consequences. Courts adopting these requirements have […]

By Amanda Green What is involved in paralegal trial preparation? A better question might be, “What isn’t involved in paralegal trial preparation?”. Trial takes the whole legal team into an intense, exciting, and stressful time, and trial paralegals juggle many responsibilities. Throughout the trial phases, the main thing for the paralegal is to be organized […]

By Jennifer Walsh Do I Need a Lawyer? Over the course of an average lifespan, most Americans find themselves in a situation where they consider hiring a lawyer. And almost as many Americans wonder whether hiring a lawyer is worth the time and trouble. Lawyers can be expensive. Acting as your own attorney (“pro se”) […]