The skills and knowledge paralegals will bring back after attending the NCAJ Fall Conference for Paralegals 2023 are well worth the day away from the office. 

In this episode, Amber Nimocks interviews Megan Jankowski, a paralegal at Henson Fuerst, about the upcoming Fall Conference for Paralegals 2023 which takes place on October 13, 2023 at the NCAJ headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference will focus on topics such as the eCourt system, medical record requests, ethics, and more, with a goal of providing paralegals with valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to enhance their skills and careers. Megan highlights the importance of in-person events for networking and community building among NCAJ members. 

Don’t miss out! To register for the conference go to ncaj.com/events. Attend in-person or virtually.

🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️

Name: Megan Jankowski

Connect: Henson Fuerst

💡 Episode Highlights 💡

[02:42] eCourts Will be the Focus of the Fall Conference for Paralegals:  Due to overwhelming interest in eCourts, the conference will focus on the eCourt system, with speakers discussing tips for paralegals and even providing a step-by-step guide for how to file. 

[04:36] eCourts is a Learning Process for Paralegals at the Moment: Once paralegals learn to navigate the eCourt system, it will make work a lot easier.  The key is to go through the learning process. 

[06:29] Ethics Matter for Paralegals Too: One of the speakers at the Fall Conference for Paralegals will focus on ethics for paralegals.  It is important to be mindful of behaving ethically at both the office and in daily life.

[08:55] Virtual Attendance at the Conference is an Option, but There’s Additional Value to Attending In-Person: In-person meetings foster connection, networking, and program engagement. Attending events is encouraged to enhance community cohesion.

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