Paralegals play a key role in helping lawyers prepare for cases and complete work for their clients. Paralegals perform their duties under the supervision of licensed attorneys in law firms, and they ...

A paralegal, also commonly referred to as a legal assistant, supports attorneys in managing cases. Although he performs many of the duties of a lawyer, such is preparing for hearings, researching laws ...

While becoming a practicing attorney in New York involves years of law school culminating in an extensive comprehensive examination, there are no such requirements for the paralegals that assist them ...

The Paralegal Certificate Program is designed and taught by local, practicing attorneys to prepare participants to be knowledgeable, ethical, and effective while emphasizing legal areas where ...

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 ...

Becoming a paralegal can be an excellent way to begin a career in law without attending law school. Although paralegals generally do not represent clients in court, they are an invaluable part of the ...

The Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations has been working on a proposal for certification of paralegals under the auspices of a regulating body. The New York State Department of Education ...

An associate degree in paralegal studies is a valuable degree for students looking for a dynamic career in a field that the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects to grow by 15 percent between 2016 and ...

Nancy Harbour, J.D., was a trial attorney for 28 years. “A main reason for my success as a trial attorney was the work of my paralegals,” says Harbour, who now is assistant professor and program ...