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Scale: The Three-Step Formula to Grow a $1 Million+ Legal Practice

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When I started my legal career at the Chicago office of an international law firm, I struggled to keep my head above water just dealing with the discrete tasks I was assigned in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Keep in mind, too, that systems are not just for administrative tasks. Work on Your Practice, Not in Your Practice.

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Equipping the Rural Lawyer for Success

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Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. Two trends in the legal market provide an answer: automation and utilization of legal technology and service providers. First, now is the time for rural practices to embrace automation.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. Here’s the interesting part.

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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

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Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. In the legal field, floating along to get your foot in the door can result in you being somewhere you didn’t know you weren’t looking for.

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Young Lawyers: Making the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationships

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This means that the mentee is the one who should reach out to the mentor (or their administrative assistant) to set up meetings that are convenient for the mentor. My last tip is to check in from time to time with your legal mentor and share what you’ve been up to. Take the Driver’s Seat.

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Is It Time to Steal One of Those Surprising Job Titles?

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Clearly, this was a job for an instructional trainer with a specialization in legal research. Legal Assistant Support (formerly Legal Assistant ). Support Assistant (Legal Assistant ). Vibe Manager – Administrative Assistant. That must be it. Holy, moly! Ring that bell!

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Avoiding Common Trust Accounting Errors for Well-Intentioned Lawyers

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It is tempting to allow a bookkeeper or administrative assistant to go ahead and sign checks; after all, in a pinch, it would be great to have them sign off and send out a filing fee from advanced costs held in trust. For lawyers who work remotely but have an office with staff, the temptation is extra great.

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