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Paralegals are legal assistants who spend most of their time helping to manage the massive paperwork generated by legal proceedings. Paralegals file, sort, index, photocopy, and draft legal documents. They may also hold hearings and interview witnesses. Most entry-level paralegals should have a bachelor?s degree, and additional certification may increase employment opportunities. The duties of a paralegal depend on the firm for which the paralegal works and the educational training and experience of the paralegal. Many of the paralegal?s services are performed directly for the benefit of a lawyer, businessperson,  
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Macey Bankruptcy Law's Jolene Umentum Wins Paralegal of the Quarter Award
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:00 -0800
CHICAGO, IL-- - The votes are in and it looks like the newest recipient of 722 Redemption Funding's Paralegal of the Quarter award is Jolene Umentum of the Macey Bankruptcy Law office in Milwaukee. This ...

Ex-Pima County paralegal is facing fraud charges
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:12:27 -0800
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A woman who worked for 12 years as a paralegal for the Pima County Attorney's Office is accused of stealing more than ,000 from the office. Authorities say the money was intended to reimburse crime victims and witnesses for travel to county Superior Court and per diem costs. Prosecutors say Brenda Pinckney faces 19 felony charges including fraud, theft, forgery and ...

Ex-paralegal in Pima County prosecutor's office faces fraud charges
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:56 -0800
A woman who worked for 12 years as a paralegal for the Pima County Attorney’s Office was arraigned this week on charges alleging she stole more than ,000 from the office — money intended to reimburse crime victims and witnesses for travel to Pima County Superior Court and per diem costs.

Council approves paralegal
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:39:22 -0800
PARKERSBURG - With little discussion Tuesday night, city council approved a resolution to contract a paralegal to deal with a large number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Free Webinar for Paralegal Students and Professionals
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:33:00 -0800
BUFFALO, NY-- - Bryant & Stratton College Online, a leader in online associate's degree programs, will host a free webinar for paralegal professionals and students who want to master how to correctly cite ...