When is a paralegal preferable to a solicitor?
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains the differences between solicitors and paralegals and the situations in which a paralegal could be a better option. Explaining the financials and differences between cases that contain reserved activities (things only solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives can do) and cases where a paralegal could provide all the support […]
How the paralegal sector can help law firms get back on their feet after Covid-19
Amanda Hamilton talks about how employing more paralegals can help maintain profit margins when money is tight. coverage in: North East Connected: 20th October 2020
How and why you should keep up with your CPD as a paralegal
Amanda Hamilton explains why continuing professional development (CPD) is important in the paralegal sector. coverage in: Simply Law Jobs: 15th October 2020
Getting a job as a paralegal; interview techniques and tips
Amanda Hamilton shines a light on what makes a great interview, and shares some techniques and tips for getting a job in the paralegal profession. coverage in: Simply Law Jobs: 13th April 2022 Business Mondays: 2nd November 2021 Lawyer Monthly: 7th August 2020 The Barrister: 8th August 2020 We Are The City: 9th October 2020
Thinking of getting work as a paralegal?
Our CEO, Amanda Hamilton, explores the options of paralegal work for people who are considering a career change because of coronavirus disruption. coverage in: The Messenger: August 2020 Edward Fennell’s Legal Diary: 8th September 2020 North East Connected: 6th October 2020
The legal profession is failing people with mental health issues – this needs to change
One of our licensed paralegals, Caroline Spencer-Brown, highlights the instinct failure by the legal profession in obtaining proper and full assessments of clients suffering from one or more mental health issues. coverage in: Psychreg: 11th August 2020 Birmingham Law Society Bulletin: September/October 2020 Liverpool Law: September 2020 The Barrister: 1st October 2020
How taking on lower playing clients may be the answer to getting your business back on track after the pandemic
As lockdown is slowly lifted, law firms will be looking to get back into business and onto an even keel as swiftly as possible. However, they will also probably be looking to cut costs to do so. coverage in: Lawyer Monthly: August 2020
Dispelling the myths and assumptions about paralegals
With the paralegal profession now acknowledged as the fastest growing within the legal services sector, it’s important to dispel some of the myths and incorrect assumptions that surround the title, especially when it comes to matters relating to knowledge managment and best practice. coverage in: Absolute Magazine: 21st October 2021 Technologgie: 21st October 2021 Life […]
Getting work as a Paralegal
If the COVID-19 pandemic has made you rethink your career path, perhaps a career as a paralegal could be the way forward. Amanda Hamilton, our CEO, takes you through, from where to start to starting work as a paralegal. coverage in: Regalier Magazine: July 27th 2020 Kent Business Radio: July 2020 Barrister Magazine: July 14th […]
Sign on the dotted line
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, looks at where businesses stand regarding contract law during the coronavirus pandemic. coverage in: Gift Focus: July/August 2020 Craft Focus: August/September 2020
