MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function.

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LegalSecretariesRock

APRIL 5, 2018

It occurred to me while riding the train into work this morning that perhaps legal secretaries are often not taken as serious professionals by attorneys because they don't always take each other seriously. Combine that with the basic skills necessary to work in a law office and you get productivity and a happier environment.

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MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

As stated in the ABA’s definition, there is often some overlap between legal assistants and paralegals. Legal assistants with the right qualifications might help an attorney with legal research and writing tasks. Many successful law firms find legal assistants valuable exactly because of that flexibility.

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DigitalParalegalServices

AUGUST 12, 2015

At the age of seventeen, I accepted a position in a local law firm as a receptionist-bookkeeper. Under the mentorship of four attorneys and supporting staff, I became familiar with all of the processes of a profitable small town law firm. This year, I am proud to celebrate my sixth anniversary as a virtuaI paralegal.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Gone are the days when prospective clients rely exclusively on word of mouth too, as are the days where the interview of the attorney begins with the initial consultation. Today’s prospective legal clients use a mix of personal relationships and digital resources to begin interviewing an attorney before they ever meet them.

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LexBlog

JULY 26, 2019

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals are an attorney’s right-hand person. What a paralegal is NOT.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. So, what’s involved in how to start a law firm?

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 19, 2025

Local bar associations often provide specialized courses or short seminars that give you the knowledge law offices desire. These organizations hold exams that measure your understanding of legal research, ethics, and other fundamentals. Now, you might be thinking, But wont everyone have that same certificate?

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

You might see posts on social media claiming its the holy grail for anyone wanting to work in law offices. Stepping into the Paralegal World Paralegals are the backbone of many law firms. Stepping into the Paralegal World Paralegals are the backbone of many law firms. But is there a clear-cut answer? Not always.

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