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On July 1, 2019, DuPage County will be part of the unified Illinois electronic filing platform. With DuPage County coming live onto the unified eFiling system, all 102 counties will now be using the same eFiling system and every person in Illinois can use a single platform for all of their eFiling ...

With InfoTrack, you’ll now be able to have your Notice of Filing automatically created for you! InfoTrack will automatically create your case caption, populate your case number, pleadings, and your firm info. Save time and energy with this feature at no additional cost. See below or click here to ...

Scheduling a hearing in Cook County can be confusing and frustrating if you are not familiar with Cook County’s unique requirements and special rules. Keep reading below to figure out what you should do to schedule a hearing depending on the type of case you are filing into.

The first two appellate opinions regarding eFiling mistakes have been issued, and the results are harsh.

Paralegals bring many benefits to a legal practice, and with benefits come many ethical responsibilities. These responsibilities involve not only the manner in which paralegals should conduct themselves but also the ethical considerations that the lawyers who supervise them need to make.

When searching Cook County cases to file into an existing case, you must follow the specific case number format provided by the eFileIL system. You will not be able to find cases using old formats. The format rules listed below is applicable to all eFiling Service Providers (EFSP).

Over 400,000 attorneys around the country belong to the American Bar Association (ABA), and many more are part of local or state associations. But lawyers are not the only legal professionals who can benefit from joining a professional association.

Did you know that the Illinois Supreme Court amended Rule 11 stating that “documents shall be served electronically”? What does this mean for you?

As a paralegal, you’ve got the inside track on the legal industry. After seeing the higher salaries that lawyers earn, the challenging work they perform, and the level of prestige that they seem to enjoy, it’s natural to think about becoming an attorney yourself.

How to sign an e-Filed document The Illinois e-filing mandate has caused a bit of confusion regarding how you should sign e-filed documents. Here are a few tips to help you through the changes.