Practical Paralegalism

"Celebrates the contributions of paralegals and legal assistants across the country (as well as sharing a few cautionary tales). Shares current paralegal news, original news articles, practice tips and networking ideas. News submissions from legal professionals and associations relating to the paralegal profession are welcome."

Author: Lynne J. DeVenny is a paralegal at Elliot Pishko Morgan in Winston-Salem, N.C. She also co-hosts The Paralegal Voice monthly podcast at Legal Talk Network with Vicki Voisin, who authors The Paralegal Mentor.

Blawg Related Categories: Careers • Law Firms • Paralegals • Paralegal • Podcaster

Recent Posts from Practical Paralegalism

Community College Beats Yale in Mock Trial Competition
Twitter is exciting. I promise. For example, today Elgin Community College, the only community college and paralegal program participating in Harvard's prestigious annual mock trial competition, the Crimson Classic Tournament, tweeted this: I swear, my…
Whew! Most Expensive Secretarial Error on the Planet Fixed
Remember that poor secretary in Pepsi's legal department, Kathy Henry, who was more or less thrown under the bus by both Pepsi and the media for laying aside a letter that supposedly resulted in a…
Practical Paralegalism's Recommended Reading This Week
One of the many reasons that I blog for paralegals is to share information relevant to our profession. There are hundreds of new articles posted every week on the Internet, but once a week I…
I Hope Posing as a Paralegal Doesn't Catch On
Posing as a lawyer is bad enough, but now a Lincoln, Nebraska woman, Huong Dao, has been busted for allegedly posing as a paralegal for a law firm she never worked for – and taking…
The Paralegal Voice: “Attorneys Tap Paralegal Talent for Jury Selection”
The latest episode of The Paralegal Voice, “Attorneys Tap Paralegal Talent for Jury Selection”, co-hosted by Vicki Voisin and me, is now available at LegalTalkNetwork.This episode features Dr. David Ball, one of America’s most influential…
Written Discovery 101: You Get What You Ask For
Next week I’m presenting “Powerful Discovery Techniques” at an IPE civil litigation seminar for basic-to-intermediate paralegals. One of the bullets in my PowerPoint for drafting interrogatories says the questions “should be well-stated, clear and written…
Working Girl Wednesday: Don’t Drop That Taco on Your Keyboard
Or No Matter How Much I Spend, I Will Still Be Covered in Dog HairThe last time I shared timely and helpful office etiquette, i.e. don't eat crunchy tacos at your desk, one of my…
Paralegal Profile: Kim Walker, Blogger at Paralegal Pie
Job Title: Litigation ParalegalEmployer: Berger & Montague, P.C., Philadelphia, PAYears of Paralegal Experience: 27Specialty Areas: Securities Class Actions, Complex LitigationCareer Highlight: Recently being nominated for a board position on the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals.Paralegal Practice…
Unemployed Lawyers Will Consider Paralegal Jobs – If They Can Get Them
If you follow the dismal news regarding prospects for new law school graduates, it’s not hard to imagine investing three years of your life in law school, accruing $150,000.00 in student debt, and then not…
Paralegal Job Posting of the Week: "Don't Throw People Under The Bus"
Or "Loose" the Attitude. Like You Have to Ask Me Twice.This Craigslist ad for a Dallas law firm is few weeks old, but it's too good not to share:...looking for a Paralegal to support several…