Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) & the Virtual Paralegal Business

According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.


• A paralegal's title shall clearly indicate the individual's status and shall be disclosed in all business and professional communications to avoid misunderstandings and misconceptions about the paralegal's role and responsibilities.

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Conflict of Interest in the Virtual Paralegal Business

• According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. a paralegal shall act within the bounds of the law, solely for the benefit of the client, and shall be free of compromising influences and loyalties. Neither the paralegal's personal or business interest, nor those of other clients or third persons, should compromise the paralegal's professional judgment and loyalty to the client.


• A paralegal shall avoid conflicts of interest that may arise from previous assignments, whether for a present or past employer or client.

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Confidentiality in the Virtual Paralegal Business

Confidentiality is very important in the virtual paralegal business. A virtual paralegal is under strict obligation to protect ALL their clients’ privacy. Below are some rules of confidentiality that must be practice as a virtual paralegal.


• Do not discuss clients or clients’ projects with anyone including family and friends without your clients’ permission.

• Be aware of your surroundings when having telephone conversations with your clients. It is best to find a quite place to talk with your client.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting & Operating a Virtual Assistant or Paralegal Business

With more than 12 years working as a paralegal and almost five years as the CEO and founder of CD&C Virtual Outsource Paralegal I believe I have enough insight in the business to share some of my struggles and successes that may help others who are trying to break into the business or for those who have started their virtual assistant/paralegal business but are looking for ways to grow. I have written The Ultimate Guide to Starting & Operating a Virtual Assistant or Paralegal Business.


In the book I discussed how I lost my first 10 clients while starting and operating my virtual assistant/paralegal business. I also offered links to resources in the virtual legal business and more than 25 low costs ways for advertising your virtual assistants/paralegals business. This e-Book gives you step by step guide to starting your virtual assistant/paralegal business.

For continuing mentoring and networking I started a group discussion for virtual assistants/paralegals on the social website LinkedIn. Please join the discussion at Virtual Outsource Paralegals. Feel free to add your struggles and success as a virtual assistant/paralegal.

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