Category Archives: Paralegal Certification

Paralegal Profile: Robin E. Rosenthal, PP-SC

Robin E. Rosenthal, PP-SC, specializes in medical malpractice defense at Christie & Young PC, a medium sized law firm in Center City Philadelphia. In previous employment she has worked in the areas of insurance defense, premises liability, personal injury and family law

She graduated from the Martin School of Business  and has taken some classes at Penn State University and Montgomery County Community College. She also studied Microsoft Office Specialist Training at Bucks County Community College and became Certified Microsoft Office Specialist certified in Civil Litigation & Trial Management. .

Robin is a NALS Professional Paralegal with Specialty Certifications in Trial Management and Civil Litigation; Certified Microsoft Office Specialist.

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rosenthal-robinWhy did you choose a paralegal career?  I wanted to be involved in a career in law that would be challenging and rewarding to me.

What is your favorite part of your job?  I do not get to do it as often as I would like to, but I love going to Court and participating in the presentation of all the Exhibits at trial.  I also like the adrenaline that flows in preparing for trial, and working close with the clients, it is special rapport that you maintain during trial. Continue Reading

Paralegal Profile: Jaye Koch, ACP

Paralegal Profile: Jaye Koch, ACP

  Jaye Koch, ACP, is a Senior Paralegal at the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney where she enjoys doing any type of research (especially legal) and trial preparation.Jaye has a B.A. Political Science, from Virginia Wesleyan College 1982 and a Paralegal Certificate, from Tidewater Community College, 1986. She earned her NALA Certified Paralegal… Continue Reading

OSBA Certifies 31 Paralegals

OSBA Certifies 31 Paralegals

The Ohio State Bar Association has announced the certification of 31 paralegals who have met the requirements to earn this designation. “Credentialing of paralegals in Ohio assists lawyers and law firms in identifying qualified paralegal professionals,” said OSBA President Carol Seubert Marx. “And clients and the public understand that these paralegals meet objective and uniform… Continue Reading

OSBA Certifies 31 Paralegals

OSBA Certifies 31 Paralegals

The Ohio State Bar Association has announced the certification of 31 paralegals who have met the requirements to earn this designation. “Credentialing of paralegals in Ohio assists lawyers and law firms in identifying qualified paralegal professionals,” said OSBA President Carol Seubert Marx. “And clients and the public understand that these paralegals meet objective and uniform… Continue Reading

NALA Launches Criminal Litigation ACP Course

NALA Launches Criminal Litigation ACP Course

NALA has launched its 18th ACP credential: Criminal Litigation The Criminal Litigation course explores the intricacies of criminal law and procedure. As a paralegal working with either a prosecutor’s office or a defense attorney’s office, you are likely to encounter issues involving criminal law, therefore the course examines these issues from both perspectives. Presented in 10… Continue Reading

NALA Launches Criminal Litigation ACP Course

NALA Launches Criminal Litigation ACP Course

NALA has launched its 18th ACP credential: Criminal Litigation The Criminal Litigation course explores the intricacies of criminal law and procedure. As a paralegal working with either a prosecutor’s office or a defense attorney’s office, you are likely to encounter issues involving criminal law, therefore the course examines these issues from both perspectives. Presented in 10… Continue Reading

Washington State Selected as Test Site for PCC Esam

Washington State Selected as Test Site for PCC Esam

Brian Haberly, RP, President of the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA) has announced that Washington State has been selected as one of six test sites for the new Paralegal Core Competency Examination coming later this year. Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA, south of Seattle, has agreed to host the pilot exam, which will… Continue Reading

Washington State Selected as Test Site for PCC Esam

Washington State Selected as Test Site for PCC Esam

Brian Haberly, RP, President of the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA) has announced that Washington State has been selected as one of six test sites for the new Paralegal Core Competency Examination coming later this year. Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA, south of Seattle, has agreed to host the pilot exam, which will… Continue Reading

The Paralegal Voice: Revitalizing Your Career with Continuing Education.

The Paralegal Voice: Revitalizing Your Career with Continuing Education.

Looking for new opportunities in the paralegal world? In this month’s episode of The Paralegal Voice we welcome Karen G. McGee, ACP, President of NALA and Christine E. Porter, ACP, Chair of NALA’s Continuing Education Council, to talk about opportunities through NALA and how you can revitalize your career with continuing education. Karen and Chris… Continue Reading

The Paralegal Voice: Revitalizing Your Career with Continuing Education.

The Paralegal Voice: Revitalizing Your Career with Continuing Education.

Looking for new opportunities in the paralegal world? In this month’s episode of The Paralegal Voice we welcome Karen G. McGee, ACP, President of NALA and Christine E. Porter, ACP, Chair of NALA’s Continuing Education Council, to talk about opportunities through NALA and how you can revitalize your career with continuing education. Karen and Chris… Continue Reading