THE LOOKOUT
December 2023

Do you want to:

1. Expand your professional network;
2. Have educational opportunities at your fingertips; and
3. Demonstrate commitment to yourself and the paralegal profession?

If so, renew your Illinois Paralegal Association membership today! The Board of Directors, which has several new members with new perspectives and ideas, has been busy planning for 2024. It’s shaping up to be an exciting year! We will start the year with a new monthly series titled “Tips from the Trenches”. As the name implies, members will share the tips they use to efficiently perform their tasks. Join to learn tips you can use or to share your tips with others. Member Appreciation will be another focus during 2024, and, as always, educational opportunities will be available throughout the year.

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One of IPA's purposes is to advance the paralegal profession.  In so doing, we will be featuring articles on Career Development in this section of The Lookout.

• "Celebrating Paralegal Success in 2023" by Ann Pearson
  
• "The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich” by Ann Pearson
  
• "The Paralegal Role: Pivoting in an Age of Legal Tech” by InclusivEdge HR Solutions
  

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• Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the New Corporate Transparency Act Part 5: Countdown to January 1, 2024, On-Demand Recording by Cogency Global Inc.
  
• "What should the role of a paralegal be in your law firm?" by One Legal
  

CLE opportunities listed are provided for informational purposes only.  Contact the provider to dertermine if the seminar is suited to your skill level and for its applicability.

• December 13 | 12pm Central - Evidence Law Using Mnemonics Memory Method (NALA)

• December 14 | 12pm Central - Help! The Client Wants to File an Appeal (NALA)

• December 19 | 12pm Central - Criminal Defense and Paralegal Investigator Collaboration: A Winning Combination (NALA)

• December 20 | 12pm Central - Chapter 7 Trustees and the Property of the Estate (FREE for NALA Members)
  

Are You Looking For A New Paralegal Position?

Are you aware that the IPA's website lists Employment Opportunities? Employers throughout the state post job listings on our website. New listings are added almost daily. If you are looking for a job, this is the first place you should look!

Is Your Firm Looking To Hire A Paralegal?

If your employer is seeking to hire a paralegal, please remind your HR department that listings can be placed on the IPA's website.  There is no fee to place a listing.

Find Your Next Job Here

How To Post A Paralegal Position