The Law Firm Back Up Plan

The hard drive on my laptop recently gave up the ghost.  My entire life and business are stored on my laptop so it could have been disastrous.  Thankfully, I had a back up plan in place and  did not lose any information.  It did cause me to think carefully about the inevitable “interruptions” in running a…

Attorney’s Quick Guide to Paralegal Credentials

Attorneys looking for a paralegal to hire full-time, part-time or on a contract basis will  be faced with a variety of titles and credentials.  Paralegals are not a licensed profession, but credentials are offered by the national paralegal organizations on a voluntary basis. This is a quick reference guide to the most commonly used  national…

The New Legal Maneuver – Adaptability

Are legal professionals more resistant to change than any other group?  Perhaps, but we work in a system whose very foundation is precedent. However, today’s legal market is undergoing unprecedented changes. Some estimate that the last 10 years have seen more changes than the last 100. Consequently, the legal world has taken on a new…

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Misty L. Sheffield is a freelance paralegal helping solos and small law firms in civil litigation. She has been assisting attorneys for over 12 years. Read More »