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Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://www.icclaw.net/

Sep 13
Strides for Justice to Benefit Prairie State Legal Service

Strides for Justice to Benefit Prairie State Legal Service

Join us for the 10th annual Strides for Justice 5k run or 1 mile walk to support Prairie State Legal Services and to raise awareness about the importance of affordable legal representation to the underserved in Central Illinois. Throughout…
Sep 11
LEGAL ASSISTANT PART-TIME

LEGAL ASSISTANT PART-TIME

Experienced legal assistant with top secretarial skills. Submit resume, including references, to:Jerold I. Horn 401 Main Street, Suite 1650 Peoria, IL 61602jihorn@aol.com Fax (309) 676-2779
Sep 11
ICC Open House!!!

ICC Open House!!!

ICC Graduates, Current Students, Future Students and ALL members of OUR Community, you are cordially invited to anOpen House to Celebrate Illinois Central College's 50th YearPlease join us at the Peoria Campus5407 N. University, Peoria,…

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Paralegal Pie

Provides advice and solutions for paralegals. By Kim Walker.

http://www.paralegalpie.com/paralegalpie/

Aug 28
Beloit College Mindset List for 2019

Beloit College Mindset List for 2019

If you've read this blog before than you know that this is one of my favorite lists of all time. I anxiously wait for it every year. Every year I am more and more amazed. Enjoy! This year there is an added feature, a translation section. Too…
Jul 22
Readability

Readability

I was reading the USA Today newspaper last weekend and came across the word “nadir” in an article on homicides. I have never heard the word “nadir” ever in my life. I read like a fiend and write quite frequently. OK so I chalk it up…
May 29
Design Tools for Non Designer

Design Tools for Non Designer

I am many things, a designer is not one of them. Here is a great article with some cool and easy design tools to make your presentations jump! And who doesn't want their presentation to jump? Design Tool

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713Bankruptcy.Com

Covers the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions. By Victoria Ring.

http://www.713bankruptcy.com

Jun 14
Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money

Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money

Evaluate Your Cost-Per-Case & Save Money From TV ads to word-of-mouth, there are numerous ways to market your law firm to prospective clients. A firm may spend thousands of dollars per year on different marketing channels, all while…
Oct 7
Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy

Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy

Head over to 713training.com to read our latest article. You will learn tips and tricks to help you when you prepare bankruptcy petitions. The post Selling Assets When Considering Bankruptcy appeared first on…
Jun 29
Avoid Bankruptcy Cases From Being Closed Without A Discharge

Avoid Bankruptcy Cases From Being Closed Without A Discharge

Check out the latest article on 713training.com, written by Attorney/VBA Shannon Doyle of Ebankruptcy Assistants. Learn some tricks and training on how to avoid having bankruptcy cases closed without a discharge. For more…

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Paralegal Blaw Blaw Blaw

Features information, tidbits, and stories of legal interest to California paralegals. By Lori Paul.

http://lorijpaul.com

Oct 26
Lori is Reworking her Blawg, Please be Patient!

Lori is Reworking her Blawg, Please be Patient!

The year 2015 has been a difficult one for me and my family. My youngest son, Brian, age 39, lost his battle to diabetes, bi-polar disorder and addiction on May 30, 2015. While I continue to work as a Paralegal and have attempted…
Jul 31
ABA to Debate Attorney Mental Health Disclosure

ABA to Debate Attorney Mental Health Disclosure

ABA to debate how much a bar applicant should have to reveal their mental health history.…
May 25
Licensing Paralegals in California

Licensing Paralegals in California

I just read a great blog at The Estrin Report, written by fellow paralegal, Chere Estrin, called “Still Thinking about Licensing Paralegals? Hogwash. Old School Thinking.” I am still on the fence about licensing paralegals.…

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California Family Law Paralegal

Features legal information, stories and cases related to California family law. By Lori Paul.

http://californiafamilylawparalegal.com/

Apr 23
SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

In case you haven’t heard, a New York judge ordered that a Wife could serve her Husband on Facebook with her divorce documents. This was only done after the Wife could show that she had no other way to serve Husband, as he had no…
Apr 23
SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

In case you haven’t heard, a New York judge ordered that a Wife could serve her Husband on Facebook with her divorce documents. This was only done after the Wife could show that she had no other way to serve Husband, as he had no…
Feb 19
OREGON COUPLE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN INFANT’S STARVATION DEATH

OREGON COUPLE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN INFANT’S STARVATION DEATH

As reported by NBC News and the Associated Press, an Oregon couple has been charged with murder after their infant son starved to death, police said. Amanda Hancock, 22, and Stephen Williams Jr., 27, of Glendale, Oregon, were arrested Tuesday…

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The Estrin Report

Created for professional paralegals. By Chere Estrin.

http://estrinlegaled.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Aug 30
"Girls" Just Wanna Have Funds......

"Girls" Just Wanna Have Funds......

"What’s your salary?” becomes a no-no in job interviews. By Chere B. Estrin There’s a hot trend sweeping equal-pay legislation right now and some legal field industry leaders are not too happy about it. New York,…
Jul 31
How to Change Specialties: Getting It Right the Second Time

How to Change Specialties: Getting It Right the Second Time

Many paralegals who want to switch practice specialties write their resume with exactly what it is they are doing now, send out a cover letter stating they have lots of experience in their current practice area and are “detail oriented,…
Jul 25
Fifteen Cent Part

Fifteen Cent Part

Long before paradigm shifts were in vogue, my dad taught me a good life lesson. I was so young. It was the late 70's and I desperately needed a car. So, Dad and I went down to the local Chevrolet used car lot to pick out the vehicle that was…

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LegalTypist

Covers legal technology.

http://blog.legaltypist.com/

Apr 30
Obsolescence

Obsolescence

Well, age is making its ugly presence felt here in the little law office on the prairie; it seems that what’s not wearing out is being forced towards the abyss of obsolescence by the simple fact that software is an … Continue…
Apr 16
Are You Tongue Tied?

Are You Tongue Tied?

I find that lots of people who are in business do not understand the importance of being able to answer normal, business type questions - what do you do, how do you do it, how much do you charge - and sound like a coherent, intelligent person…
Apr 9
Wanna Get Paid?

Wanna Get Paid?

In reading: Keeping the Cash Flowing: A Dozen Tips for Getting Clients to Pay More Promptly by Lawyer turned Coach Debra Bruce I noticed the number one thing I tell attorneys to do in order to keep the cash flowing … Continue reading…

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Paralegal Mentor

Covers resources, organizational tips, ethics issues for paralegals. By Vicki Voisin.

http://www.paralegalmentorblog.com/

Apr 1
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Follow us to this blog's new location on the Paralegal Mentor website!Just a quick note to let everyone know to change their bookmarks for this blog. The Paralegal Mentor Blog is now a part of The Paralegal Mentor website. You can find it at…
Mar 11
How Do You Define "Office"?

How Do You Define "Office"?

What does the word "office mean to you?Is it just space you're occupying while you wait for something better to come along ... or until it's time to retire?Is it just a place to go each day, put in the required hours, do the necessary work,…
Mar 10
Five Law Firms Named to Fortune Magazine Top 100 List

Five Law Firms Named to Fortune Magazine Top 100 List

Fortune magazine has released its latest list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Fortune based its rankings on a survey sent to a random sample of employees, as well as a "culture audit" that gathers information about pay, benefits…

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Atlanta Paralegal Services

Covers paralegals, the legal market and the legal profession. By Misty L. Sheffield.

http://www.atlantaparalegalservices.com/

Mar 1
Top Five Reasons I Am a Legal Nerd

Top Five Reasons I Am a Legal Nerd

There is really no need to hide or be ashamed of the fact that I am a legal nerd. If you know me, work with me, or read my paralegal blog regularly, you already know it. What makes me a legal nerd? Read on to find out:…
Dec 1
Becoming A Freelance Paralegal: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Becoming A Freelance Paralegal: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Considering becoming a freelance paralegal? You should take a serious look at your motives, personality, experience, and finances, just for starters. I am going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly on being a freelance paralegal…
Jun 5
What You Should Know About Litigation Lending

What You Should Know About Litigation Lending

If you work in personal injury or worker’s compensation you may have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a litigation loan shark. Litigation lending is becoming more and more common with the difficult economy. All legal…

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Working Mommy in a Legal World

A paralegal's view on odd cases, strange laws and interesting legal decisions with a bit of domestic humor sprinkled in.

http://workitoutmom.blogspot.com/

Jun 8
Becoming The Real UnHousewife

Becoming The Real UnHousewife

So, I turned 30. Booo, Hiss But before I turned 30, I had a bit of a revelation. I didn't like the person I was.
Feb 27
Fantastic News Update: Introducing The Honorable Michelle Williams Court!

Fantastic News Update: Introducing The Honorable Michelle Williams Court!

Fantastic News Update: On December 27, 2011, Governor Edmond "Jerry" Brown, Jr. appointed
Feb 25
Ode to Granny: Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Ode to Granny: Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Grandparents, most of the time, are the most amazing persons that walk the earth. I remember my mother's mother as if she were only alive yesterday. For more reasons than one, my granny, was a woman to admire. She was strong, beautiful…

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Paralegal Hell

http://paralegalhell.com/

Dec 22
Happy Holiday

Happy Holiday

Happy Holidays everyone! I am hoping to start blogging again soon, once we finish unpacking. Until then, enjoy this holiday poem. Mrs. Roudolph is pissed. Enjoy! Dear Husband, It is time that I must have my say, I’ve taken your shit…
Dec 9
Christmas Came Early This Year

Christmas Came Early This Year

Yesterday was a glorious day. Apparently, my two boys stayed up late the night before and conspired for the both of them to go bat shit crazy at school “just for fun” on the same fucking day. Here is the…
Dec 6
Christmas List 2011

Christmas List 2011

Due to HSF and I buying a house, the cost of the move, etc. we sat our kids down and explained to them that Christmas is NOT going to be very big this year. We suggested that they each pick four things that…

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Paralegal-ish

By Amy Boukair.

http://paralegal-ish.blogspot.com/

Mar 21
Fly Solo? Or Run With the Herd?

Fly Solo? Or Run With the Herd?

Times are tough.
Dec 6
Para - what??

Para - what??

This being my inaugural post on Paralegal-ish, I wanted to review some history of our profession.

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IPA Blawg

By the Indiana Paralegal Association.

http://indianaparalegals.blogspot.com/

Jun 26
Upcoming Technology Topic

Upcoming Technology Topic

This is a very exciting time for the release of new technologies. I am unsure if it is theresult of pent-up ideas that are finally beingreleased after years of anticipation or simplycompanies seeking to one-up each otherwith the release of…
Mar 10
Paralegals in a down economy

Paralegals in a down economy

Great podcast from Legal Talk Network http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=363
Feb 20
Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal Job

Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal Job

Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal JobsPosted Feb 17, 2009, 09:22 am CST By Debra Cassens Weiss A 43-year-old Los Angeles lawyer who was laid off from her in-house job more than a year ago still has no permanent job,…

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