The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

If you are stuck in traffic and know you’re going to miss an important meeting, call your attorney and let them know so they can have someone sit in for you. And be on the phone with them when the attorney walks into your office. Both your attorney and the manager let you know that the cat is out of the bag. Several times today.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

It is important to request and obtain the plan language so the attorney can review it, but I prefer sending reduction requests despite what the plan language says. I include the settlement amount and attorney’s fees. You can use this experience to help your attorney set client expectations. Healthcare liens. See 21 Del.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

There are so many different factors when considering whether or not it’s worth it to become a litigation paralegal, including the size of the law firm you work for and the attorney you work with at that firm. What is a litigation paralegal? The problem with relying on that number is that it includes legal assistants.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

Paralegals will be given more sophisticated assignments while delegating downward those assignments that can be accomplished with AI. Recently, an attorney submitted a pleading with cases AI quoted that did not exist. Paralegals are most in-demand in New York, NY. 9% of all paralegals are LGBT. That was all over the news.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 12, 2025

After all, a paralegal is often the key ingredient that holds everything together: behind every successful attorney, theres someone whos well-versed in legal nuances, scheduling, and so much more. Youll also juggle phone calls, client interviews, and the occasional abrupt question from an attorney who wants case facts ASAP.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I saw the joy in them when they had these great careers and were being called rockstar paralegals by the attorneys. These attorneys were hesitant to hire them and went into the program kicking and screaming. Legal assistant can be an alternative title to a paralegal, but there is a difference.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Remember that you are dealing with attorneys or their delegates and that mind calls for persuasion. Recently, I was coaching a senior legal assistant who was about to receive her paralegal certificate on how to ask for an increase. I once worked with an attorney who threw a chair against the wall.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Jaye Koch, ACP, is a Senior Paralegal at the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney where she enjoys doing any type of research (especially legal) and trial preparation. Political Science, from Virginia Wesleyan College 1982 and a Paralegal Certificate, from Tidewater Community College, 1986.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp Are you still waiting for on-the-job training that takes you through each phase of a litigation case and shows you what you can do to support your attorneys? I think that’s amazing, especially when you go back to, you’re not a lawyer, so you can’t teach a paralegal.

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Blackstone Career Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Blackstone Career Institute (BCI) offers a correspondence Paralegal certificate program for incarcerated individuals at a reasonable cost, and sponsorship is an option. Information regarding sponsoring an incarcerated individual for BCI’s Paralegal Certificate program is available for interested friends or loved ones.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Theres a lot of chatter about paralegal certificates, and people are curious whether its really worth the hassle. But theres a difference between having paralegal training and holding a paralegal certificate from a recognized institution. You know what? Others say experience alone can get your foot in the door.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 4, 2025

Paralegalsoften the unsung heroes in legal practiceplay a pivotal role behind the scenes. They help with research, keep track of critical case files, and support attorneys when complexities arise. But if youre a self-starter who likes to learn on your own terms, an online paralegal program might be exactly what your career needs.

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