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Journalism study a perfect start for paralegal career

Q&A: Kirsten Carlos Kirsten Carlos received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University in 1993. She completed the Meredith College Paralegal Program in 2004 and became a NALA certified paralegal in 2006 and a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal ...

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Former flight attendant finds second career in law

Q&A: Carolyn Timmons Carolyn Timmons is a paralegal at Jones, Key, Melvin, & Patton, in Franklin, N.C., concentrating on litigation and estate work. She recently served three years on the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division Council and currently serves ...

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Paralegal board donates $100K to NC IOLTA

The North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification donated a check in the amount of $100,000 to the NC IOLTA program on Oct. 21. NC IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) is a non-profit program created by the State ...

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Camilla Pitman selected to join this year’s Leadership Greenville

Camilla Pitman has been selected to participate in Leadership Greenville Class 38. This 10-month program is designed and facilitated by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to help develop informed and committed leaders for Greenville County. As the city clerk for ...

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North Carolina Association News – November 2011

Alamance County Paralegal Association Upcoming events: • Regular membership meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:20 p.m. at Carver’s on Elm in Graham. Asheville Area Paralegal Association Upcoming events: • Monthly membership meetings are the first Thursday ...

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South Carolina Association News – November 2011

Charleston Association of Legal Assistants Upcoming events: • Membership meetings are the third Wednesday of each month. Attendees can earn CLE credits for their participation in the luncheons. Notes: • CALA is now on Facebook. Log in to the website ...

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National Association News – November 2011

National Association of Legal Assistants Notes: • NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the ...

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September 2011 Issue

Read the September 2011 issue of Carolina Paralegal News online. Click here

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North Carolina Association News – 2011

Alamance County Paralegal Association Upcoming events: • Regular membership meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:20 p.m. at Carver’s on Elm in Graham. Asheville Area Paralegal Association Upcoming events: • AAPA will hold its Fall Seminar on ...

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National Association News – September 2011

National Association of Legal Assistants Notes: • NALA Campus LIVE provides online educational courses for paralegals. The courses are offered during two sessions per year. Twelve of the 44 courses offered through the program are recommended as preparation for the ...

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In the spotlight – September 2011

Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A. of Durham is pleased to announce that Kaye Summers recently attended The Association of Legal Assistants / Paralegals (NALA) 36th annual meeting and awards celebration in Dallas, where she received the 2011 Affiliates Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions and dedication to the advancement of the legal assistant profession through volunteer service to NALA affiliated associations. Summers has been a member of the North Carolina Paralegal Association for more than 10 years, currently serving as NALA Liaison and Mentoring Chair. She has also been president, bar liaison and at large director.

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Every day is different, and that’s just how she likes it

Dale Scaglione is a paralegal with Bruner, Powell, Wall & Mullins LLC in Columbia, S.C. She graduated from Upsala College with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and took courses in English and technical writing at North Carolina State University. She earned her paralegal certificate from Midlands Technical College. Before becoming a paralegal, Scaglione worked as a legal assistant for seven years and was a teacher for three years in Mexico and the U.S.

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New people, new cases keep her work rewarding

Tammie Pope is a senior paralegal with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP in Columbia, S.C. She graduated from Erskine College with a bachelor’s degree in English and attended the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta. Pope has been with Nelson Mullins since 1990, with the exception of three years working for the firm of Fairey, Parise & Mills.

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July 2011 Issue

Read the July 2011 issue of Carolina Paralegal News online.

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New site gathers school, pay data for paralegals

A new resource for paralegals, www.howtobecomeaparalegal.com, was put online this summer by its creator, Shelby Crockett. In addition to comprehensive information about paralegal schools and programs throughout the country, the site also offers Crockett’s take on the 25 most popular software applications for paralegals and the 25 essential reference books for the profession.

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