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Former Mesa County Managing Paralegal Sues Over Termination

A former managing Paralegal in the Mesa County Attorney’s Office is suing the county alleging sexism and ageism related to her termination in November 2023. Deanna Gohn worked for Mesa County for more than 20 years when her employment was terminated in 2023, according to a complaint filed in federal court June 26. She had been the managing Paralegal in the Mesa County Attorney’s Office since 2014. Read More Here: 

PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR
Frank Maldonado

After Vietnam, Texas veteran, Frank Maldonado found new ways to give back. The son of Mexican immigrants, Frank carried their lessons of sacrifice into his later work of helping other workers navigate the legal system. Frank started working at a young age in his hometown of Caldwell. In the summer heat, he’d pick cotton and chop wood - all to help his family. It’s just what you had to do. But Maldonado said his parents encouraged their ten children to strive for more. Read more here.

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Lone Star College-University Park to Debut New Paralegal Program with On-Campus Courtroom

Lone Star College-University Park has launched its new Paralegal program. The LSC board of trustees authorized the expansion of the Paralegal program to LSC-UP during an August board meeting. The program was previously only available at LSC-North Harris. The American Bar Association-approved program prepares students for careers in the legal field through comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training. Read more here:  

CAREER NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Why Objectives and References Are a Thing of the Past

Historically, a traditional chronological resume featured an objective to lead readers into the content and references to validate and confirm the achievements, functions and duties featured on the resume. However, standards have changed and objectives and references have since evolved into an obsolete item. The modern industry standard calls for more comprehensive formats. Today, resumes are required to show more with less content, brevity and thoroughness are implored more than ever. Read More.

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