A Lemon with Legs

A man, quite drunk, at a party signals for the hostess. As she approaches the man he belches, hicks, and asks if her lemons have legs on them. The hostess, astounded, replies curtly that, “no her lemons don’t have legs on them” and walks away in a huff. Perplexed, the man returns to sipping his [...]

Quick Self-Audit: What Kind of Employee Are You?

1.  Looking back over the past 12 months, what contributions have you made to your workplace that are not in your job description (e.g. cost-saving ideas, helping co-workers in need of an extra hand without being asked)? 2. Do you make an excessive number of personal calls during the workday?  What about personal emails? 3.  [...]

Enhancing & Maintaining the Value of Paralegals

How can paralegals maintain their profession’s highly valued niche within the legal system? How do paralegals enhance their individual value to law firms and legal departments? What behaviors decrease their value? How can paralegals collectively enhance their profession for those following in their footsteps? How Can Paralegals as a Profession Maintain Their Highly Valued Niche [...]