THE LOOKOUT
November 2025

On October 29, the Illinois Paralegal Association celebrated Paralegal Day in Chicago, an evening recognizing the contributions of paralegals across Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proclamation officially marked the occasion, honoring the profession’s ongoing impact in the legal community.

One of IPA's purposes is to advance the paralegal profession. In so doing, we will be featuring articles to aid you in career development in this section of The Lookout.

• AI Won’t Replace Paralegals, But Experts Say It’s Likely to Redefine the Role, by Ryan Harroff and Benjamin Joyner, ACEDS
• AI in Litigation Support: Balancing Efficiency With Ethics, by Michael T. Murray, ACEDS
• In Race to Innovate, Plaintiffs Firms Are Leading the Charge, by Aleeza Furman, ACEDS
• From Paralegal to “Paraleader.” What Legal Recruiters Look For, Legal Talk Network Podcast
• Generative AI Costs in Ediscovery, by Justin Smith, Everlaw
• Monday Musings: Quieting the Digital Chaos, by KLR Paralegal
• Can AI Change The Legal Profession Forever?, by Sajal Singh, Forbes
• The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, the American Association for Paralegal Education's new scholarly journal, seeks submissions .
  

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.

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How To Post A Paralegal Position