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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

 

Paralegals at the Top 

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

By Rachel Campbell

(Originally appeared in print as "High Risers")

 

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

 

 

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