ParalegalLarge AV-rated Peoria law firm seeking full-time litigation paralegal. Experience of two or more years is preferred, but not required. Litigation experience is preferred and knowledge of medical terminology is desired. Excellent…

THIS IS NOT A SUMMER POSITION. THE SELECTEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK YEAR-ROUND.This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Intern Program. This appointment may be extended until the selectee's educational program requirements…

The Moline Police Officer recruitment process is open now through 5/11/18 at 5 p.m.Check out their recruitment videoDownload the Applicant Information PacketApply here

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…

ABA to debate how much a bar applicant should have to reveal their mental health history.…

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.…

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.

Fantastic News Update: On December 27, 2011, Governor Edmond "Jerry" Brown, Jr. appointed

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…

I can’t tell you how many legal professionals have asked me how to break into the legal technology career. Then they tell me all the reasons they can’t get into the field, usually starting with the old “chicken and the…

It’s that time of the year. You have received your raise and have politely waited a month or so after receiving your bonus. You have looked grateful and appreciative (all the while thinking, you’re giving me this after I worked…

Don't Get Asked and Don't Reveal..... As of January, 2018, California employers will no longer be allowed to ask candidates for their salary histories. That’s right. You will no longer be required to disclose your current or past salary…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…