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Paralegal Hired to XL Insurance Aviation Division

Christine M. Parizo
July 13, 2010 14:29

XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd., yesterday announced the expansion of its US Aviation operations with four new appointments to its New York-based underwriting team, including a former paralegal, Eileen Mitchell, as a Class Underwriter. Eileen Mitchell brings...

A New Direction for Christine

Christine M. Parizo
July 13, 2010 14:29

After nearly a decade as a legal assistant and paralegal, Christine is returning to her roots as a writer, bringing her love of words and experience as a journalist and freelance writer.  She has started Christine Parizo Communications, a full-service commercial copywriting agency.  As a...

Paralegal Careers Touted in Military, Lottery

Christine M. Parizo
February 04, 2010 17:36

Could being a paralegal be like winning your own personal lottery? I've been saying that for years, but if you work for the Arkansas Lottery Commission, you will cash in. A lottery paralegal makes $53,109 per year, while a paralegal for the Judicial Disability and Discipline Commission will make...

Smith Hired as Paralegal at Assets International

Christine M. Parizo
January 31, 2010 15:27

Southfield, Michigan-based Assets International LLC has hired Demetrius Smith as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.A graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s paralegal program with prior probate experience, Smith’s primary concentration will be to assist attorneys Michael J. Zwick and Katherine...

Radical Employment Law Changes Will Create Lots of Work for Attorneys, Paralegals

Christine M. Parizo
January 31, 2010 15:27

Here's another great specialty that may be booming soon: employment law. With the plethora of proposed legislation, including the employee free choice act (EFCA), a new, pro-union president, and the economy, new employment litigation is bound to increase. Add in the Employment Non-Discrimination...