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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regardless of how much discovery and litigation change, paralegals remain a central component to the success of any team, matter, or case. Honing their skills and consistently developing them is a ...