What Does a Paralegal Do?
In England and Wales, a paralegal is a legal professional delivering a wide range of legal and administrative work. While not qualified as solicitors or barristers, paralegals play a central role in the delivery of legal services and often handle much of the day-to-day casework within legal teams. Paralegal duties Paralegals work across many areas […]
How to behave in a courtroom if you are representing yourself
Litigation should always be a last resort. Taking someone to court should be avoided at all costs. It must be a last resort after all else fails and you feel that you have no other alternative. It’s not an easy route, nor is it a cheap one. And you must be able to show you’ve […]
Could using a paralegal save you money if you’re in the unfortunate position of having to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent?
Are you a Landlord in the unfortunate position of needing to get tenant out of your property? This is an unpleasant situation for both sides and you may already be worried about the amount of money you have lost if the reason and you’re seeking an eviction is non-payment of rent. Whatever reason you need […]
Blog | What is National Paralegal Register and How You Can Use It?
What is National Paralegal Register and How You Can Use It? 65.5% of NALP members believe that being listed on the National Paralegal Register is the most useful member benefit.* What is NPR? With approximately 700 members now, the National Paralegal Register (NPR) is an online portal that allows Paralegal Practitioners to market themselves to potential employers. Paralegals who […]
Blog | Someone owes you money? Here is how to deal with it yourself without engaging a solicitor
Someone owes you money? How to deal with it yourself without engaging a solicitor By Amanda Hamilton, NALP Whether you work for yourself or run a small business, the most difficult thing to manage is cash flow. So, what can you do if you are owed money and the person is ignoring all […]
Simply Law Jobs | What is a Paralegal and when should you hire one?
What is a paralegal? What’s the difference between a paralegal and a solicitor, and when might it make sense to use one? A Paralegal is legally trained and educated to perform legal tasks and offer legal assistance, but is not a qualified solicitor. However, a Paralegal can do virtually everything that a solicitor can do, […]
Giving Paralegals Formal Recognition within your Business
We discuss the benefits of giving paralegals within your firm formal recognition, offering paralegal qualifications and career development retains top talent. Article from: www.birminghamlawsocitey.co.uk
What is a paralegal and when should you use one in your business use one?
In this article on the Business Crowd, NALP's CEO Amanda Hamilton discusses the role of a Paralegal and when it makes business sense to use one instead of a Solicitor. So when might you use the services of a paralegal? If someone takes you to court claiming that you allegedly owe them money and you […]
What is a paralegal and when should I use one?
A Paralegal is legally trained and educated to perform legal tasks and offer legal assistance but is not a qualified solicitor. However, a paralegal can do virtually everything a solicitor can do except acitivities that are referred to as 'reserved activities' Source: www.buisnessindependent.co.uk
Paralegals vs solicitors: What’s the difference and when to use one?
Legal problems Having a legal problem is a very stressful situation to cope with. The first and instinctive thing that enters your head is ‘I need help’ and the first person that springs to mind for such help, is a solicitor. However, the cost of using a solicitor can be financially prohibitive and not within […]