Legal Talk Network » The Paralegal Voice

A Fun Dose of Paralegal Ethics

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:04:08 +0000

Can paralegal ethics be fun? On The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join lawyer/humorist Sean Carter, founder of Lawpsided Seminars, to share his comedic approach to legal education, the biggest challenges for legal staffers today and his thoughts on his popular talk, Thou Shalt Not Lie, Cheat and Steal: The 10 Commandments of Legal Ethics.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Redact-It, Clio, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Paralegals & Process Servers

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:09:56 +0000

Usually a law firm will hand off documents to a process server who will then take care of service. Locating a process server who will do this promptly and ethically is very important. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin joins Adam Camras, co-founder and CEO of LAWgical which operates ServeNow. Adam provides tips for locating a reputable process server, red flags paralegals should look for, and the questions they should ask of a process server before making a hiring decision.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Redact-It, Above All Legal, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Career Tips: How to Advance in the Paralegal Profession

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:56:41 +0000

Want some tips from the experts about how to get ahead in the paralegal profession? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join NALA President, Karen McGee, ACP and Charlsye Smith Diaz, Ph.D., as they take a look at career development and how to advance in the paralegal profession. They cover key topics including creating professional resumes, obtaining professional certification, and networking at CLE programs.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Redact-It, Above All Legal, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Exploring Modern Redaction Methods for Paralegals

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:54:48 +0000

When it comes to redaction and the process of removing confidential information from legal documents, some paralegals still rely on the traditional yet cumbersome method of using a black marker and the copier machine. A new option is growing in popularity: the use of specialized electronic tools like Redact-It, which is specifically built for redaction. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join Christine Musil, Director of Marketing for Informative Graphics Corporation, to discuss the benefits of this modern face of redaction and how paralegals can get current and step away from their redaction methods of yesterday.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Redact-It, Above All Legal, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Paralegal Resume 101: How to Stand Out from the Competition

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:55:50 +0000

Is your resume up to par? Will it rise to the top in a stack of other paralegals’ applications? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin present a 101 course about paralegal resumes. They share their own experiences on preparing and reviewing resumes, offer suggestions for handling the “no experience” issue for newcomers to the field, discuss the recommended formats for paralegal resumes, and provide tips on how to separate yourself from the pack of competitors for every job.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Above All Legal, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Trends in the Paralegal Profession

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:26:15 +0000

How do you keep up with constantly evolving trends in the paralegal field and stay ahead of the pack? The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny joins very special guest Jeannie S. Johnston, Founder and CEO of ParalegalGateway.com, to discuss the latest trends in the industry, how to use social media, their favorite publications and blogs, why they use RSS feed readers, and how to make the most of paralegal association membership. Listen in as Jeannie starts off the show by taking a look at Paralegal Gateway and what it offers.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Paralegal 101: How to Launch Your Paralegal Career

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:06:39 +0000

Are you thinking about becoming a paralegal, or are you already working toward a paralegal degree? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin address the most frequently asked questions from people interested in becoming paralegals. They talk about the realities of the profession, including assessing the traits paralegals need to succeed, working in a legal environment, and preparing for and finding that first job. Lynne and Vicki talk about the importance of networking, education and training, and share their personal experiences and their paths to becoming paralegals.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

What Paralegals Need to Know about “The Cloud”

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:37:45 +0000

What exactly is this ‘Cloud’ that everyone is talking about? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, legal technology expert and senior consultant with Contoural Inc., author of the new book, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers, and Chair-Elect of the ABA Law Practice Management Section, to discuss what every paralegal needs to know about “The Cloud.” Tom talks about how cloud-based services can improve the efficiency of a law practice, what paralegals should consider when evaluating cloud-based services for their firms, and how legal staffers can use the iPad to assist lawyers.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Ethics and Professionalism within the Paralegal Profession

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:20:49 +0000

Ethics and professionalism are essential to becoming a successful paralegal. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome paralegal, Camille Stell, Director of Client Services for Lawyers Mutual, who provides ethics tips for paralegals, talks about how paralegals can assist attorneys in the area of client communications and what paralegals can do every day to maintain the highest level of professionalism.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Paralegals Giving Back

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:13:18 +0000

Volunteering can be an uplifting experience for all involved. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin spotlight two paralegals who are ‘giving back’ to the community and volunteering their time to help others in need. Vicki and Lynne welcome Cindy J. Geib, ACP, PaCP, a Certified Coordinator for Wills for Heroes and Lee A. Paige, CLA, Senior Paralegal at Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, who volunteers at the Los Angeles Food Bank, to discuss their individual experiences, time management and the impact volunteering has had on their lives.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and SunTrust.