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Licensed Paralegals - Advice on Holding out and Reserved Activities
Because the Paralegal Sector is not statutorily regulated, in effect, anyone can call themselves a paralegal whether or not they are qualified, trained, educated or affiliated to a professional membership body such as NALP. The potential dangers to the general public are therefore considerable.
National Paralegal College's CEO Amanda Hamilton discusses the importance...
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Legal Intern | Jimmy Choo
Looking for a Legal Internship? This role looks like a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working within the Legal team within a Fashion Brand.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Intern to join our Legal team at Jimmy Choo based in our London Head Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Legal department, working closely with the Paral...
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Paralegal Job in Fashion | River Island
Fancy a career in fashion? Training to become a paralegal opens fantastic opportunities to work within a wide range of industries, not just Law Firms!
Paralegal Position at River Island
Location: London
The Company
River Island have 300 stores and counting. International growth. Award-winning online retail. One of the largest in-house design teams on the hig...
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Paralegal Job in Entertainment | Discovery Inc
If you're thinking a career as a Paralegal is limited to working within Law Firms, however training as a paralegal opens up fantastic opportunities to work within a wide range of industries.
We are always on the look out for exciting paralegal jobs to share, this one is a great chance to work in Television!
Paralegal Position at Discovery Inc
Location: London ...
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Transparency within the Legal Services Sector
Apart from the statutorily regulated legal professionals; such as solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives and licensed conveyancers; there are now numerous services offered by other individuals and organisations that are not statutorily regulated. claims and comments made on their websites can be misleading at best, and possibly fraudulent at the other extreme. to mislead the general...
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In the Press | Transparency within the Legal Sector
"Consumers are also probably unaware that since January 2014, they can approach barristers to assist them in the conduct of any litigious action. Has this fact been widely marketed to the consumer? Are they aware that a barrister may now be able to offer services that are no different in essence to those offered by solicitors? the answer sadly is probably ‘no’!
It must be the...
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Paralegal Job in Television | Nickelodeon - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
Looking for a career in Television? Training as a paralegal is a fantastic gateway to an exciting career within a wide range of industries.
Paralegal Job at Nickelodeon
Location: London
The Company
Nickelodeon has built a diverse business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and much loved televisi...
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Interview with NALP's CEO Amanda Hamilton on the future of Paralegals in the Legal Sector
It’s down to the law firms to accept that there are people who want to be career paralegals and to utilise their services and to value them. A lot of law firms are finding it very difficult in this economic climate to survive and unless you are a medium or large firm, finding it very difficult to thrive. Even as a medium-sized firm it is challenging.&nbs...
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Giving Paralegals Formal Recognition within your Business
We discuss the benefits of giving paralegals within your firm formal recognition, offering paralegal qualifications and career development retains top talent.
Article from: www.birminghamlawsocitey.co.uk
What is a paralegal and when should you use one in your business use one?
In this article on the Business Crowd, NALP's CEO Amanda Hamilton discusses the role of a Paralegal and when it makes business sense to use one instead of a Solicitor.
So when might you use the services of a paralegal?
If someone takes you to court claiming that you allegedly owe them money and you need to defend yourself
If you need to take someone to court and need assistanc...
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