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How to Become a Paralegal After 50

Jeanne Elliott didn’t start out to become a paralegal. After raising and homeschooling her children, she started teaching yoga classes, including some at a local college. That enabled her to take classes for $7 per credit, so she decided to learn something new. When she found that the classes for her first choice — physical therapy assistant training — had a one-year waiting list, she looked at other options and decided to take paralegal classes while she waited. As it turned out, she never made the switch. Read More Here! 

PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR
Pedram Bani Asadi

Pedram Bani Asadi works at Stewarts Law LLP as a Paralegal on their Aviation team. Pedram works closely with fee earners on a range of case-related tasks and provides administrative support. In his role, Pedram works on high-value and complex disputes with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies, Fortune 500 companies and other international corporations to institutional investors, foreign governments, public bodies and individuals. Read more here.

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The Maricopa County Bar Association Presents the 2025 Paralegal Powerhouse Conference

Join the Maricopa County Bar Association Paralegal Division’s 2025 MCBA Paralegal Powerhouse Conference. The event will take place at the Desert Willow Conference Center (4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix) on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Association is proud to host this premier networking and professional development event for Arizona’s legal community. Read more here.  

CAREER NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Social Media Check: How to Manage Your Online Brand

Let’s imagine you just landed an interview for a job that you really want. The pay is right, the company (or firm) has a sterling reputation, and there is plenty of room for career growth. You know better than to wear a t-shirt and jeans to your interview, so you pick out an appropriate, yet stylish, outfit meant to impress. Then, once you’re in the hiring manager’s office, you will speak politely and positively while you impress them with your skill set. But what about a social media check? Your online presence will be checked. Make sure you’re prepared. Read More ».

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