O'Brien & Bails

Michigan Court Reporters

By Dawn Houghton

7 Technology Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Who Want to Excel in Their Careers

Today's legal assistants and paralegals need to be proficient in a variety of computer and technology skills. As the role of the legal professional changes and grows, a need for technology knowledge is high on the list of requirements for legal industry job positions. The more technology skills you possess, the more valuable you become as a legal … [Read more...]

By Dawn Houghton

3 Ways Legal Assistants and Paralegals Can Manage Workday Interruptions

Are interruptions ruining your productivity? As a legal professional, you are often working on projects and tasks that require intense concentration. But constant interruptions break the flow of your thought processes. This can slow down your work and make you less efficient at your job. If you feel this is happening to you, then you need to look … [Read more...]

By Dawn Houghton

Ethics Matter – The Honesty and Integrity of Court Reporters

What Are Ethics? Ethics: a set of moral principles; a theory or system of moral values                          -  Merriam-Webster Dictionary Why Are Ethics Important? As we conduct our personal and professional lives, ethics allow us to make decisions on what actions to take, which actions are right and which actions are wrong. As a … [Read more...]

By Dawn Houghton

Court Reporter – Good Legal Career for Non-Lawyers

In an article on About.com, the profession of Court Reporting is listed as one of 10 Hot Legal Careers for Non-Lawyers. We agree! Court reporting is a good profession. A court reporter is a very important piece of the legal process and holds a well-respected position in the legal world. Court reporting can be a great career. As a court … [Read more...]