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Articles by Subject The list below is organized by subject and contains most of the articles published by LAT since 2006. Many of the articles below are online, free and full-text. This list will continue to grow and include articles prior to 2006. For complete lists of articles published in LAT and organized by year, please visit the Issue Archive page and click on the years under "Index to Articles." Please use our online forms to order Legal Assistant Today reprints and back issues.
Writing Paralegal Resumes Tips for experienced and new paralegals. Sample paralegal resumes and cover letters also are included. September 2008 Web Exclusive
A Perfect Fit Three career options f
The Hybrid Paralegal Do you have the technology know-how f
Are Yo
Seal the Deal Paralegal notaries are in high demand. January/February 2007 Career Advice:
Learning How to Say No Avoid feeling overwhelmed by your w The Hottest Corporate Practice Areas
Four in-house paralegals describe
what
its like to work in the most sizzling fields.
By Ursula Furi-Perry
November/December 2006 Career Advice: Seven Ways to Lose Your Job Learn the most common reasons for firing paralegals. March/April 2006
The
Next Step in Your Paralegal Employment Evaluating a new
paralegal job while gracefully leaving an old one. By Brad Baber
March/April 2006
Flying Solo
LATs Freelance Survey results.
By the
editors of LAT
March/April 2006 Sidebar:
Persuading Attorneys to Use Freelancers
By Liz Miller
March/April 2006
Learn
How to Climb Outside of Your Comfort Zone
By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS,
Marketing Your Paralegal Services Strategies for freelance paralegals. By Rachel Ng March/April 2005
Vendor Management
How paralegals can get the most out of vendor relationships.
Knowledge Management How paralegals can
head up KM projects for their firms.
The Ultimate Paralegal Resource Guide The 10 areas of information you should always have at your fingertips. By Neal R. Bevans January/February 2005
A Look at Paralegal Employment Options Your skills provide the foundation for a variety of careers. By Rachel Campbell March/April 2004
Advice From Experienced Paralegals Paralegals with 20 plus years in the field share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession. By Rachel Campbell January/February 2004
Paralegal or Legal Assistant? The debate over professional titles continues. November/December 2002
Career Advice: Too Much Work and Not Enough Time? Why teamwork is a paralegal's most effective legal strategy. By Kathleen Call September/October 2002
Career Advice: Effective Time Management Tips to Make Your Paralegal Job Easier Prioritizing and managing your workflow. By Denise Templeton July/August 2002
Paralegal Employment and Exemption Status Paralegals struggle to find the lesser of two evils. By Nancy Ritter July/August 2002
Paralegal Salary Negotiating Tips By Dorothy M. Pritchett March/April 2001
Career Advice: Addressing Leaves of Absence Ensure paralegal employment upon return. Web Exclusive By Mary Meinzinger Urisko January/February 2001
Tips for Paralegals Working With Foreign Language Clients Misunderstandings, uncertainty prevail when communication fails. Overcome language barriers by following this practical advice to enhance your legal teams success. By D.L. Hawley September/October 2000
Paralegal Employment Ties What keeps some paralegals with their current employers and what drives others away. By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CLS May/June 2000 Structurally Sound Building the perfect corporate governance checklist. November/December 2008
Corporate Comment: The UCC Breakdown Preparing perfect Article 9 filings. November/December 2008
Corporate Comment:
Covering Your Bases
Drafting
effective licensing agreements.
September/October 2008
Corporate Comment:
The Ins and Outs of Wage Attachments
What you need to know about
the garnishment process. July/August 2008
Corporate Comment:
Expand Your Role
Tips
for navigating real estate in the corporate world.
May/June 2008
Pro Bono
Spotlight:
Corporate Caring
Pro Bono opportunities for transactional paralegals.
Corporate Comment:
A Good Year
Compiling an outstanding annual rep Get Out of Neutral Simple steps to put your c
Corporate Comment:
Good Housekeeping
Your role as a corporate secretary. November/December 2007 Corporate Comment:
The Client
Within Your role in working with
in-house departments. September/October 2007 In
Good F Corporate Comment:
Expand Your Opportunities
Finding new challenges
within the corporation. July/August 2007
Corporate Comment:
Working Together
A slow dance between
corporate law departments and outside counsel.
Corporate Comment:
Land Surveys and
Standards The ins and outs of survey
review for corporate paralegals. Corporate Comment:
One World Dealing with global
business transactions and foreign laws.
Corporate Comment:
Surfing the SEC Site
Corporate Comment:
The Rise of the LLC
Corporate Comment:
Setting the Corporate
Record
Sarbanes
The DuPont Legal Model A winning legal process to grow profits, streamline operations and utilize paralegals. By Ari Kaplan November/December 2005
Blue Sky
Forecast The paralegals role in blue sky securities laws.
Corporate Comment: Closing Checklist Example September/October 2004
Case Management Programs for Corporate Paralegals Case management programs are the right ticket for these large corporate legal departments. November/December 2003
Corporate Comment: Importance of Minute Book Maintenance A well-organized corporate records book benefits both attorneys and paralegals. By Denise Annunciata March/April 2002
Finding Forms Resources to assist paralegals in locating corporate and patent documents and templates. By Debra Levy November/December 2001
Drafting Contracts 16 considerations for a paralegal to keep in mind. By Jeffrey A. Helewitz November/December 1999
Handling Closed Client Files November/December 2008 Walking a Fine Line September/October 2008
A New Job and Possible UPL
July/August 2008 Paralegals and Referral Fees
May/June 2008
Paralegals Signing f
Competence and Supervision
January/February 2008 The Ethics of Client Disclosures
November/December 2007 The Evolution of Paralegal Ethics
September/October 2007 An Obligation to Delegate Work?
July/August 2007 Ethics and the Media
May/June 2007 A Lack of Supervision
March/April 2007 Continuing Your Ethics Education
January/February 2007 Ethical Nightmares Ethical Obligations at Trial Marketing Freelance Services Avoiding Technology Traps
Finding Ethics Resources
Reporting Unethical Conduct
The Worlds of Ethics and Technology Collide The ethics rules for electronic communication that paralegals need to know. By Kathryn A. Thompson September/October 2005 How To Discover Personal Assets Finding hidden assets in divorce cases. November/December 2008
How to Protect Inheritance Assets Creating shifting trust provisions. September/October 2008
Legal Research
& Writing:
Working 9 to 5
Labor and employment resources that get the job
done.
September/October 2008
Legal Research
& Writing:
Noteworthy News
Finding the most relevant articles for your
firm.
May/June 2008
Legal Research
& Writing: Theres No Place Like Home
Helpful tools f
Legal Research
& Writing: Its a Small World After All
Researching foreign companies. September/October 2007
Legal Research
& Writing: Real Estate Research
Reliable resources f
Legal
Research & Writing: Legal
Research in 2007
A look at cool new tools from LexisNexis and West.
January/February 2007
Legal Research
& Writing: Thought Equity
Legal Research
& Writing: Good Day, Sunshine
Legal Research
& Writing:
Making Research Easier
Tips for Unlocking Medical Records That Will Make a Paralegal's Job Easier Experts provide the keys to requesting, obtaining and reviewing these important documents. By Karen Clark, MS, RN; Patricia Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC; Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC; Mary Ann Shea, JD, BS, RN July/August 2004 Legal Research & Writing: Master the Memorandum Writing a better legal memo in five steps. November/December 2008
Legal Research
& Writing: Editing Guidelines for the Paralegal
Polishing these skills can be an investment in your
career.
July/August 2008
Legal Research
& Writing: A Call f
Legal
Research & Writing: Dear
Client
How to draft effective opinion letters.
July/August 2007
Legal Research
& Writing:
The Consequences of Bad Legal Writing
Avoiding reprimands, case dismissals and m
Legal Research
& Writing: Taking the Contract Challenge
Legal
Writing for Personal Injury Cases A
paralegal's guide to drafting key documents leading up to trial.
Legal Research
& Writing: Sentence Citations vs. Footnotes
Guidelines
for Drafting Stipulations of Settlement
By Jeffrey A.
Helewitz
Legal Research & Writing: Important Legal Writing Tools for Paralegals Finishing your brief by crafting the Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. By Celia C. Elwell, RP November/December 2003 Cover page, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities examples available online.
Legal Research & Writing: Drafting Straight-Forward Jury Instructions A paralegal's guide to using simple, clear language to improve your jurors' comprehension. By Celia C. Elwell, RP January/February 2002
Drafting Contracts 16 considerations for a paralegal to keep in mind. By Jeffrey A. Helewitz November/December 1999 Litigation Corner: Working With Subrogation Liens Tips for finding and handling these potentially elusive liens. November/December 2008
Litigation
Corner: The
Changing Landscape of Litigation
ESI continues to impact paralegal roles and
responsibilities.
September/October 2008 Panning for Gold
Sifting through pre- and post-litigation reports for
hidden evidence. July/August 2008
Litigation
Corner: Practice Makes Perfect
Paralegals can run the show with mock trials.
July/August 2008
Litigation
Corner: Best Pick
Tips for choosing service providers for each case.
May/June 2008
In Good Form
Litigation Corner:
The Mask of Discovery
Unveiling unique strategies to help with civil
litigation cases.
March/April 2008
Litigation Corner:
Time to Shine
Due diligence f In Good F
Litigation Corner:
A Decent Proposal
Negotiating a fair settlement. November/December 2007 In Good F
Litigation Corner:
Off-Site Document Collection
Effective organization keeps you under budget and on
time.
September/October 2007
Litigation Corner:
The Ultimate Mediation Checklist
Summarizing the facts to reach a settlement.
July/August 2007
Litigation Corner:
Preparing Privilege Logs
Organization and a well-coded database are key
elements.
May/June 2007 In Good F
Litigation Corner:
Reaching Out to the Jury
The paralegals role in opening and closing
arguments.
March/April 2007
Litigation Corner:
Working on Complex Litigation
Tips f
Litigation Corner:
Meet the Clients Hunt for Justice
A product-liability case turns into a maze of
mayhem, bribery and deceit.
Litigation Corner:
Deposition Digests Do You Have the
Timeline?
Legal
Writing for Personal Injury Cases A
paralegal's guide to drafting key documents leading up to trial.
Litigation Corner:
Undaunting Depositions
Litigation Corner:
Paralegals and
Punitives
Litigation Corner:
Expert Discovery
Litigation Corner:
When Your Case Gets a Second Chance
Evaluating Crime and Accident Scenes What paralegals should know about documenting these and interviewing witnesses. By Neal R. Bevans November/December 2004
Tips for Unlocking Medical Records That Will Make a Paralegal's Job Easier Experts provide the keys to requesting, obtaining and reviewing these important documents. By Karen Clark, MS, RN; Patricia Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC; Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC; Mary Ann Shea, JD, BS, RN July/August 2004
9 Critical Steps for Trial Preparation Important items that all paralegals should keep in mind. By David J. Dempsey July/August 2003
An International Document Management Matter Tips from a paralegal who has successfully managed a complex project. By Nancy Ritter July/August 2003
A Paralegal's Guide to Experts Understanding Daubert and tips for finding qualified witnesses. By Joan A. Hopper July/August 2001
Manager's Desk:
Take Aim
Why policies and procedures are such moving targets.
March/April 2008
Manager's Desk:
Paralegal Productivity
Using metrics to analyze your departments perf
Manager's Desk:
Recruiting the Best
How to get in-demand paralegals on your team.
July/August 2007
Manager's Desk:
Creating Career Opp
Manager's Desk:
Leveling the Playing Field
How to set up a tier structure in a law firm
paralegal program. January/February 2007
Manager's Desk:
Managing in the Middle
Manager's Desk:
Frustrated Employees and Possible Lawsuits
Manager's Desk:
Dealing With Office Politics
Paralegals at the Top How paralegal managers help run some of the nations largest law firms. By Rachel Campbell September/October 2004
Secrets of Paralegal Management Unveiled An insider's look at the role of paralegal managers. By Brad J. Baber, CLA March/April 2003
A Paralegal's Study Guide Tips to take and pass the two most popular paralegal
certification exams. January/February 2007
Paralegal
Regulation in the United States
A look at paralegal certification activities
and legislation across the nation. Pro Bono Spotlight: Fighting Foreclosure Greater legal need creates more ways for paralegals to help. November/December 2008
Pro Bono Spotlight: Getting Affairs in Order Estate planning pro bono opportunities for paralegals. September/October 2008
Pro Bono
Spotlight: Stand Out From
the Crowd
Nonprofit opportunities can enhance marketability for
new paralegals.
July/August 2008
Pro Bono
Spotlight: Corporate
Caring
Pro bono opportunities for transactional
paralegals. May/June
2008
Pro Bono
Spotlight:
Debt Relief
Paralegals
Reaching out to consumers in need of pro bono
bankruptcy assistance. January/February 2008
Pro Bono
Spotlight: Pro Bono
Awards
A great opportunity to show appreciation for a job
well done.
November/December 2007
Pro Bono
Spotlight: The CASA
Movement
How paralegals can use their skills to advocate for
children.
July/August
2007
Pro Bono
Spotlight: Federal
Paradigm
Creating pro bono programs f
Pro Bono
Spotlight: W
Pro Bono
Spotlight: The Legal
Clinic
Paralegals add value to this pro bono endeav
Pro Bono
Spotlight: Separate But
Worthwhile Endeavors
Getting Into
the Pro Bono Game
Pro Bono Spotlight: A Day of Terror, A Lifetime of Recovery A Washington, D.C. paralegal shares her Sept. 11 volunteer experience. By Lori Thompson January/February 2002 A Presidential Calling LAT s 2008 Rookie of the Year finds a passion in leadership. November/December 2008
Legal Teams: Mutual Respect and a Shared Work Ethic Working together through the ranks has created an efficient team. November/December 2008
My Specialty: Asbestos Litigation November/December 2008
Legal Teams:
The Bigger Picture
Tenacity helps this team improve the lives of injured
workers. September/October 2008
My Specialty:
PI,
Wrongful Death, Products Liability
September/October 2008 LAT's 2008 Paralegal of the Year and Runners-up Flourish Through Networking Ties September/October 2008
Legal Teams:
A Step Ahead
Anticipating case needs keeps this team on the right
track. July/August 2008
My Specialty:
Capital Habeas Appeals
July/August 2008
Legal Teams:
Tailor Made
Respect and honesty make this litigation team the
perfect fit. May/June 2008
My Specialty:
Animal Law
May/June 2008
Legal Teams:
Sole Synergy
Partnership between paralegal and att
My Specialty:
Elder Law
March/April 2008
Legal Teams:
A Group Approach
W
My Specialty:
Adoption Law
January/February 2008
2007 Paralegal Rookie of
the Year
Stacy Wagner;
Legal Teams:
A Trusting Team
Frequent and direct communications keep estate
planning
Meet Our 2007 Paralegal of
the Year and Runners-Up
September/October 2007 First in its Field
One law firms legacy of paralegal utilization.
September/October 2007
Legal Teams:
Guardian Angels
Mutual respect guides legal teams work with
guardian
The DuPont Legal Model A winning legal process to grow profits, streamline operations and utilize paralegals. By Ari Kaplan November/December 2005
A Paralegal and an Attorney Unite to Make a Successful Litigation Team A legal team combines trust and technology to keep litigation practice efficient. By Ari Kaplan July/August 2005
A Paralegal
Job Well Done Legal Assistant Ray
Goldstein takes on the tobacco industry. ASPs, SaaS, Web-based Repositories
Catalyst
CR 7.1
USlegalforms.com November/December 2005 LexisNexis Total Search v.3.1 November/December 2005
CaseWorth 2.0 May/June 2008 Time Matters 9.0 - Legal Series May/June 2008 Amicus Attorney 2008 Small Firm Edition March/April 2008 SmartCase March/April 2008 The Legal Assistant March/April 2008 PCLaw 8 September/October 2007
AbacusLaw Gold
May/June 2007
LexisNexis
Practice Advantage
Amicus Attorney 7 Premium
Edition
CT Summation iBlaze
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Case Management Legal Specialty
Predator for Social Security Disability
Easy Trust 2.1.0 January/February 2008
Best Case Bankruptcy
May/June 2007
Qwikdox
Corporate Focus
LawyerLinks
Advantage v1.2.0
Lexbe SmartCase March/April 2008
E-mail and E-mail Add-ons
SpeedFiler Professional 2.0
Discovery360 DataMapper
November/December 2008
Power LogOn Password Manager/Administrator
November/December 2007
Samsung's
Solid State Drive
Westlaw 50 State Surveys
LexisNexis Total Search v.3.1 November/December 2005
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Enterprise Edition 6.5
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