ah, the life of a 21st century freelance paralegal …
Scenario the First: I ‘done told’ my attorney client that he needed to update his forms or his next filing would be cited for deficiencies. There is only so much I can do when I [...]
Lots to Talk About!
It's been an exciting couple of weeks for me: ... on May 14, I was profiled by LawCrossing.com as their 'Legal Staff Member of the Week'. Okay, so I'm not really a 'staff member' ... well, [...]
Paralegals Assisting Legal Professionals Affected by Disaster
In the wake of recent tragedies, my friend and mentor, Lyza Sandgren (CanopyLegal, LLC), is spearheading a program to provide volunteer, experienced support to any legal professional caught in the aftermath of a natural or [...]
Ugh! LinkedIn Endorsements
Re: Skills Endorsements Dear LinkedIn and Fellow Networkers: While I appreciate the gesture, please stop recommending me for skills I do not have. It is a waste of my time and yours. We have each [...]
LegalTypist Talks About #ABATechShow 2013
Through the eyes of my BVFF, Andrea Cannavina – @LegalTypist #ABATECHSHOW Wrap Up – Part 1: The People I go to ABA TechShow in Chicago every year for the people. Period. I always have. As [...]
Special Offer for Bankruptcy Paralegals from ABI
The American Bankruptcy Institute recently announced a new ‘Legal Resources Professional’ membership rate of just $95 per year for full time paralegals, librarians, and virtual bankruptcy assistants. That’s right, the ABI is inviting the virtual [...]
Special Offer for Bankruptcy Paralegals from ABI
The American Bankruptcy Institute recently announced a new ‘Legal Resources Professional’ membership rate of just $95 per year for full time paralegals, librarians, and virtual bankruptcy assistants. That’s right, the ABI is inviting the virtual [...]
And the Winner is …
That’s right, thanks to your votes, StarrParalegals, LLC won Top Honors in the 2012 StartupNation Home-Based 100 Business Competition. Can I get a “WOOT!” StarrParalegals earned a rank of 54. In my universe, 54 is [...]
Paralegals Aren’t Inexpensive Substitutes for Lawyers
Oh for the love of Pete!! (Seriously, who is Pete”) Not 1, but 2 calls in one morning to StarrParalegals from women wanting me, AS A PARALEGAL, to provide them with legal advice about divorce. [...]
A Job Search ‘Don’t’
I have many (M A N Y) pet peeves – blame it on the red hair if you must … One of them is the lackadaisical manner in which some people ‘apply’ for jobs. Yes, [...]
