Debra Frank Montero, regional vice president with Robert Half Legal, in Miami.[/caption] The latest trend in hiring for law firms and in-house legal departments? Hybrid paralegals—these positions ...

Payal Patel, director of legal projects, Robert Half Legal, Atlanta. (Courtesy photo) The mixed role of legal secretary and paralegal, known now as the “hybrid paralegal” position—that combines ...

Attorneys, educators and students often ask the question: "What qualities make for a good paralegal?" The responses are plentiful, including someone who is organized, detail-oriented and ethical. One ...

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 ...

Q. I have heard that being a paralegal is a good career option. What exactly is a paralegal and how do I become one? A. Paralegals are legally trained professionals who assist attorneys throughout the ...

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, ...

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.

The National Association of Legal Assistants traces the development of the paralegal career to the late 1960s, when law firms and individual practitioners were seeking to improve the efficient and ...

There are only two things that paralegals may not do: they cannot represent clients in court, and they may not give direct legal advice. Other than that, the paralegal's daily job consists of a wide ...