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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

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Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

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Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. I started my legal journey years ago in hopes of being an attorney one day. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Most attorneys are highly stressed and expect you to be their left hand.

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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

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If you know you want to pursue a career in the legal field, whether it be as a paralegal or possible attorney in the future, you can gain great legal experience as a legal assistant while you further your education. Most firms will require you to have a paralegal certificate of some sort.

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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

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I work from home as a fully remote paralegal, so I usually start at 8:30 AM and end my day around 5:00 PM. Overnight, sometimes attorneys will message me for assignment requests that they want me to get done first thing in the morning. My plans can change quickly depending on crucial deadlines and attorney requests.

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

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If you are new (or fairly new) to litigation, this free guide will help you get a handle on your cases and be able to anticipate what the attorney needs before they ask for it. When you went and asked for that paralegal position, did you have a paralegal certificate or college degree? GET A COPY OF THE FREE GUIDE HERE.

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How to be a Successful Personal Injury Paralegal

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Tips and Tricks for Personal Injury Paralegals Do you want to know how to be a successful personal injury paralegal? When I graduated with my degree in paralegal studies, I was so anxious to start my first job. I had no idea the type of law I wanted to work in, I just knew I wanted to help others.

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What IS a paralegal, exactly?

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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.