Debra Frank Montero, regional vice president with Robert Half Legal, in Miami.[/caption] The latest trend in hiring for law firms and in-house legal departments? Hybrid paralegals—these positions ...

Payal Patel, director of legal projects, Robert Half Legal, Atlanta. (Courtesy photo) The mixed role of legal secretary and paralegal, known now as the “hybrid paralegal” position—that combines ...

My law firm has 40 lawyers, 14 paralegals, and about another 25 or so support personnel, each of whom is critical in his or own way to the smooth humming of a mid-sized law firm. You’ll note that ...

One of the most common questions heard at paralegal networking events is, "What is the most important skill set a paralegal should possess?" The responses seem to vary, including technology, ...

The mixed role of legal secretary and paralegal, known now as the “hybrid paralegal” position—that combines administrative tasks with paralegal duties—has become more common over the past few years ...