Why Employers Should Pay for Their Staff to Gain Professional Qualifications
Investing in staff qualifications is about more than helping employees develop their careers. It can improve business performance, strengthen an organisation’s capabilities and help employers prepare for the challenges ahead. For many businesses, paying for professional qualifications may seem like an additional expense, particularly when budgets are tight. However, the right training can deliver long-term […]
What will be the growth area for paralegals as we come out of lockdown?
Growth area for paralegals There is no doubt that Covid has affected all our lives in an unprecedented way. Fortunately, we are now seeing a slow recovery from lockdown, but we have yet to see the serious after-effects, mental, physical, economical and legal, on individuals and businesses. Only time will give us this information. As […]
Paralegals during the pandemic
Paralegals during the pandemic Within the legal profession it has long been regarded that paralegals are the support staff to solicitors, since many are graduates who are seeking to become solicitors at the end of day. Arguably, they accept the role of paralegal within the firm, to gain experience and with the hope that eventually, […]
What personal development is available to paralegals?
Continue to develop your paralegal skills with our top tips One of the reasons the paralegal profession is such an appealing career choice is that there are lots of opportunities for personal development. You won’t leave your first job without being able to navigate a busy office, skillfully use various office software platforms and speak […]
Working as a Paralegal is not just a ‘steppingstone’
For some years, after the term ‘paralegal’ became known in the English Legal sector (having originated in the US), the definition became synonymous with ‘a graduate who wanted to become a solicitor’ and used ‘paralegal work’ as a steppingstone to gaining that elusive training contract. For many, this remains the truth. However, in reality, the […]
Taking your Paralegal career Forward
So you have your paralegal qualifications; what are you going to do now? Let’s look at the options available to you to progress your paralegal career… Join a legal firm Joining an existing paralegal firm, or a law firm, is a common first step. Being able to get more experience working as a paralegal, whilst […]
How to Set Up in Business as a Paralegal Practitioner
HOW TO SET UP IN BUSINESS AS A PARALEGAL PRACTITIONER By Amanda Hamilton, NALP More and more Paralegals are setting themselves up in practice in order to offer vital legal services direct to consumers. With solicitors and barristers charging upwards of £150 per hour, many people are now turning to Paralegals who can do […]
Guest Blog | How to Boost Your Professional Reputation as a paralegal
How To Boost Your Professional Reputation as a paralegal By Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice Centre at The Open University. Brands and branding are usually associated with big companies like Google, Apple, Coca Cola, or McDonald’s, but it is increasingly common to think of our workplace persona as being a brand, but […]
Paralegal Job | Shell
NALP's Paralegal qualifications and training are highly regarded and valued within the legal sector. Many employers look to NALP Training for it's dedicated Paralegal Qualifications, accredited by Ofqual, ensuring the highest standard of training for Paralegals in the UK. Shell are hiring a Paralegal to join their team in Aberdeen, they are looking for indiviuals with NALP […]
Career Advice | Showcasing your Paralegal Skills on Linkedin
Using LinkedIn to progress your career LinkedIn is a great tool for progressing and boosting your career. It allows you to share your knowledge and your expertise. It makes it easy for you to build your network and enables you to find new jobs and new clients. Let’s look at the best ways of using […]