Table of Contents: September/October 2004

features

Paralegal of the Year

2004’s winner and runners-up are enthusiastic, enamored and optimistic about their careers.

By Elizabeth Millard

High Risers 

How paralegal managers help run some of the nation’s largest law firms.

By Rachel Campbell

It’s a Jungle Out There 

Paralegals manage e-mail in a dark new world of spam, malware, confidentiality and information overload.

By Dennis Kennedy

Diving Deep

Searching beneath the surface to find a world of information.

By Neal R. Bevans

news & trends

• Paralegal Killed in Iraq

• FLSA FairPay Regulations Take Effect

• Attorney Imposter Sentenced

• Paralegal Plunders Proceeds

• The Rules of Discovery

• Oregon Pursues Legal Assistant for UPL

• Managers See Earnings Increase

• Paralegal Program Director Scores Promotion

• NALA Hosts Annual Convention

Association Notes

tech center

Creative Computing

The Metadata Mystery - Solutions for keeping confidential information within your firm walls.
By Pamela S. Brown

What’s New

perspectives

Contributors

Editor’s Desk

Your Letters

Career Advice

The Art of Vacationing - Smaller doses of time out make managing work easier. By Rod Hughes

columns

Legal Research & Writing

Elevate Your Skills - By J. Renee Moore

Manager’s Desk

Dealing With Disabilities - By Fawn Barnes - Link to ADA Resources

Student’s Workshop

Lending a Voice - By Neal R. Bevans

Litigation Corner

Case Management Strategies - By Melynda Hill

Corporate Comment

Making a Dream a Reality - By Claudia J. Taller - Link to Closing Checklist Example

My Specialty

A Look at Beach Liability Law

resources

WebStop

Professional Placement

Advertiser Index

Legal Products & Services Directory