Welcome to Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter Full of the Most Current and Upcoming Events!

Dear Member,

Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter full of the most current and upcoming events!

Current Accomplishments/News

Committees News

UPCOMING EVENTS!

September

NYCPA Annual Meeting - September 9, 2009

FREE Webinars from CSC- September 9, 10, and 24, 2009 (for a full schedule, see p. 3)

We are looking for paralegals with interest in marketing, website design, website utilization, and human resources to help our Board Members to serve you better!

The following positions are available: Nomination Chairperson, Scholarship Chairperson, Newsletter Chairperson and Job Bank Chairperson.

Please prepare/write a short paragraph describing your interest in any of these positions. Include any skills you have that can be offered to the committee of your choice.

Please submit your interest for the position to: .

NYCPA is your professional organization.

Get involved, join the Leadership Team today!!!

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NYCPA is GOING GREEN!

Dear Members,

Our NYC PARALEGAL TIMES will be available on-line shortly. If you would like to receive it via e-mail, please let us know

Mentor Program Committee:

I thought that the below will be worth reading…Your Mentor Program Chairperson

Are You Really a Professional

By Carole Bruno

We all like to think we are professionals, but perhaps, we need to examine our professionalism and ourselves more in depth. Unquestionably, we all could use some improvement; maybe, this outline will spark some ways in which you might improve. If so, you are resourceful enough to know where to get information or support in making those improvements - maybe, through your colleagues, mentors, or local association, using books and seminars as additional tools.

1) Are you Ethical in all your actions and communications?

(a) Do you know the Rules of Professional Responsibility?

(i) Confidentiality
(ii) Conflict of Interest
(iii) Competence and diligence
(iv) Unauthorized Practice of law
(v) Fee splitting

(b) Are you honest

(i) With your employer?
(ii) With the clients?

2) Do you have the Skills and Education to do the Job?

(a) Communication Skills

(i) Professional speech
(ii) Use of proper Terminology

(3) Articulate

(4) No emotional outbursts

(a) Superior Writing Skills

(b) Computer Skills (according to your job duties)

(d) Excel or other spreadsheet software

(e) Database Management software

(f) Billing Software

(5) Do you have the Knowledge for your Specialty?

(a) What formal education do you have in your area of law?

(b) Do you ask questions of your employer attorney, colleagues, mentors, and at seminars?

6) Continuing Your Education Yearly

(a) Join your local paralegal association

(i) Attend seminars for CLE credit

(7) Personal Appearance

(a) Each day before you leave for work ask yourself if you look professional

(b) Clothes clean, pressed, professional, and modest

8) Work Ethic

(a) Give your firm the time they pay you for

(i) Be efficient and capable

(ii) Have a good positive attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to get the Job done

(iii) Learn to deal with difficult people

ANNOUNCING THE SEARCH FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE PARALEGAL

From:KNOW, The Magazine for Paralegals | July 21, 2009

Somewhere out there are America's Favorite Paralegals. You know who they are. These are colleagues, friends and managers who love their jobs, push the profession forward and continously strive for excellence.
KNOW, The Magazine for Paralegals wants to recognize these professionals so we have created a search for America's favorite paralegals.
Now is your chance to nominate them (or even nominate yourself.) Winners will be announced in the magazine and receive a beautiful award for display in their offices, an article about them in KNOW and they will gain publicity in nationally distributed press releases, blogs and KNOW’s monthly newsletter.
We are seeking candidates demonstrating leadership, creativity, community service and pro bono efforts. Must be more than assisting attorneys on the job and doing a good job. The candidates considered must demonstrate service over and above average performance. Candidates must be presently working in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency or non-profit organization or be an independent or virtual paralegal.
All applications must be e-mailed to:
; attn: AFP Board. Applications are due no later than October 15, 2009.
Come and join the fun - give your colleagues the recognition they have earned and deserve.
Download the Nomination Form:

Events Committee:

Presents Educational Opportunities: FREE Web Seminars

Article 9 Basics

This 1-hour presentation is an entry-level introduction to the UCC search and filing process. It explains the purpose of the UCC, defines the terminology and provides an overview of search and filing best practices. The course is designed for anyone new to the secured transactions process or as a refresher for those with more experience.

When:September 10, 2009 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

To register, click:

The UCC Amendment Minefield

The secured party's responsibility for perfection of its security interest does not end with the filing of a financing statement. Join us to learn 1) when filing a UCC-3 amendment is required, or at least advisable 2) the practical effect of various amendment actions and 3) best practice recommendations for specific amendment situations.

When:September 9, 2009 at 11:00am and 3:00pm EDT
September 24, 2009 at 11:00am and 3:00pm EDT
To register, click:

NEW!Did you know that CSC offers free recordings of many of our web seminars?

CSC Web Seminar Recordings
Access CSC Web Seminar recordings Now >
In the dropdown menu at the top of the screen select “Past”. This will bring up a list of recordings from past web seminars.

Questions & Answers Corner:

Q: I would like to receive some CLE training on-line. What will you recommend?

A: For the start, visit the Institute for Paralegal Education at

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August 25, 2009

NYCPA Board of Directors
New York City Paralegal Association, Inc.

August 25, 2009