Paralegals are essential to any legal team. They’re trained legal professionals who assist attorneys with various substantive legal tasks that keep a law office running smoothly. Their work often ...

One of the most common questions heard at paralegal networking events is, "What is the most important skill set a paralegal should possess?" The responses seem to vary, including technology, ...

Paralegal Pathways kicked off in 2018 and is a quid pro quo of sorts. Formerly incarcerated people work alongside Columbia Law students. The students learn about the criminal justice system from ...

As AI becomes a bigger part of the legal world, it’s important for attorneys to find the right balance between using this new technology and relying on the skills of their paralegal team. With the ...

Rene Guerrero, 45, trained himself for a job while in prison but struggled for a couple of years after his release to find meaningful work. Guerrero was serving a 10-year drug-conspiracy sentence when ...

My law firm has 40 lawyers, 14 paralegals, and about another 25 or so support personnel, each of whom is critical in his or own way to the smooth humming of a mid-sized law firm. You’ll note that ...

Paralegals, also called legal assistants, perform many tasks under attorney supervision, such as legal research, document drafting, fact investigation, case management, and preparation for trial.

Do you know the name of your family law paralegal? Although you may not immediately think of a paralegal when you hire an attorney, your paralegal should become a trusted companion as you navigate ...