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NALA Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara E. Mills ACP February 2021 Barbara E. Mills, ACP, has been a litigation paralegal for the last two decades. An impressive resume – including a Master of Science in Speech Pathology, a paralegal certificate, and an Advanced Certified Paralegal credential in Trial Practice – Mills is no stranger to hard work. […]
February 2021 DEI Article “Celebrating Black History Month” Written by Peonca S. Greier, CP Do you ever wonder why Black History Month is celebrated? Also, why celebrate in the shortest month of the year? Well, it all began with a young black scholar, in 1924, who wanted to provide Americans insight into the contributions made by […]
Now more than ever, finding a job can be a job of its own. But there are ways to make the journey more enjoyable and fruitful. As you prepare for the job search, follow these tips to strengthen your chances of finding a job you will love. Update your resume: As you think about your training and previous positions, […]
Tips for Finding a Job – Facts & Findings Bonus Issue: Career 101 – Q1 2021 Issue
Now more than ever, finding a job can be a job of its own. But there are ways to make the journey more enjoyable and fruitful. As you prepare for the job search, follow these tips to strengthen your chances of finding a job you will love. Update your resume: As you think about your training and previous positions, identify […]
What is “RON”? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us had never heard of RON, which is the acronym for “Remote Online Notarization.” If you are an active Notary Public, you may have heard the term but did not pursue it. Who would have envisioned that we would be working from home for months on end? We are faced with the question […]
In this third and final article on legal writing, the focus will be on three very different aspects of effective communication. These three aspects are formatting documents with good design, using active voice rather than passive voice, and avoiding legalese while making a note of “trouble” words. DOCUMENT FORMATTING When creating a legal document, the appearance contributes to […]
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