About us

We would like to let you know a little bit more about Paralegal Today.  Below we have included some information that should help you get more acquainted with the only independent magazine written exclusively for paralegals.

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What’s Inside Each Issue

Here is an in-depth list of all the fabulous articles, columns and features found within the pages of Paralegal Today.

Mission Statement

As the only independent magazine serving the paralegal community, Paralegal Today ’s mission is to provide intelligent, thought-provoking and practical material to its readers, such as: career and technical information to help readers excel in the workplace, coverage of national news, trends and professional happenings that affect paralegals, as well as colorful and informative pieces on unique areas and people in the profession. We encourage our readers to reach out to us with their thoughts, questions and suggestions. Paralegal Today pledges to work tirelessly to benefit its readers in the most professional and unbiased manner possible.

Brief History

In 1983, Paralegal Today put together its first issue for the paralegal community. Then a Dallas-based national publication, the magazine promised to "be as helpful and approachable as a good friend next door." In December of 1989, James Publishing Inc. of Costa Mesa, Calif., acquired Paralegal Today. With a new look and new ideas, Paralegal Today reached out to its readers with intelligent, timely and informative articles. Paralegal Today is the independent source of information on the paralegal field. Readers subscribe to Paralegal Today to stay abreast of developments within the field and to advance their careers. Utilizing its broad-based, national contacts and resources to keep pace with the evolution of the legal assistant profession, Paralegal Today provides the tools needed by every paralegal to attain his or her career goals. After all, what are good friends for?