Why the Traditional Paralegal Doesn't Stand a Chance August 2014 | Page 13

Chapter Four
The Creation of New Paralegal Positions
Technology frees paralegals to tackle higher
level responsibilities as it takes over many
common or routine and repetitious duties.
Today’s paralegal is a hybrid of specialties. That
is to say, cross-trained in different specialties.
An important acknowledgement of this trend is
the International Paralegal Management
Association (IPMA) name change to International
Practice Management Association. Paralegal
managers have undertaken supervision of
several departments such as Records, Litigation
Support and Information Management.

Career tip: Take continuing legal education
constantly – even if your firm doesn’t pay for it.
The return on investment is invaluable.