Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 25, 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. In a competitive legal world, AI is a winner. That's the only way to succeed today!

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Above The Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Since then, she’s been largely off the radar, although her bankruptcy attorney, Charles Greene, suggested in 2013 that she’d make a great paralegal thanks to her varied skillset. Anthony has now re-emerged, and has seemingly confirmed her legal aspirations. Shes better than many paralegals I know. I am a researcher.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities. I’ll start with what I view as most important, both in life and in legal. Value your legal team.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. The LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Drain, who founded the Law Office of D.L. Drain, P.A.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Let attorneys be attorneys and leave the admin work to those who get paid to get it done. Since lawyers have keyboarding skills, how many can be assigned to one admin assistant? Legal assistants do a lot more than just type. In fact, I imagine they have no idea how busy attorneys are either.

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LawSites

MAY 21, 2021

At a time when many are predicting a tsunami of eviction cases resulting from the pandemic, the organization Pro Bono Net , in collaboration with several legal aid organizations, has launched TenantHelpNY.org , an online resource designed to help tenants in New York understand their housing rights.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%. Finance and Insurance 3%.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

. ” – Nora Roberts So, you know you want to land your dream paralegal job but exactly how are you supposed to do that when you have no legal experience? Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. Even a position with a local court can give you great legal experience.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

Estrin Legal Apartheid: The Poisonous Impact of the ‘Non-Lawyer’ Label on Professional Equality There is a petition going around to strike the term “non-lawyer” from use by the ABA. By prefixing roles with “non”, we implicitly suggest that the only significant figure in the legal landscape is the lawyer.

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LDA PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the complex realm of legal matters, the need for a probate paralegal is often a crucial requirement, particularly when faced with the intricacies of probate processes. LDA Pro Legal, a distinguished provider in legal document assistance, stands as your ally in this journey, offering comprehensive probate paralegal services.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Legal directories are online platforms where attorneys and law firms showcase their expertise, credentials, and services. These directories serve as a vital resource for potential clients seeking legal help, offering quick access to detailed attorney profiles categorized by practice area, location, and reviews.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

As society shifts and the need for lawyers to work faster and smarter grows, it becomes increasingly important that lawyers are able to nurture partnerships with freelance paralegals and legal assistants. For one, legal assistants focus solely on administrative work, clearing up time for lawyers to focus on other tasks.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 22, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, demand swelled for co-working spaces — including office centers designed specifically for the legal community. Here’s what you should expect if you’re shopping for legal-only shared office space. The post Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LLRX

AUGUST 21, 2021

While technology has been nibbling around the edges of the legal profession for some time, it’s hard to imagine those complex tasks being done by a robot. Imagine what a lawyer does on a given day: researching cases, drafting briefs, advising clients. As Professors Elizabeth C.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 12, 2024

How can we ensure that your attorneys can focus on their primary roles without being overwhelmed? Amidst all these responsibilities, it’s important to remember that your attorneys are there to do what they do best – provide exceptional legal advice, represent clients, and win cases.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ive been very busy getting our new course done the AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals. So youre really good at drafting discovery, doing legal research, managing document productions, etc. Your attorney doesnt have the time to learn all of the ins and outs of how it works. Get AHEAD of this. Get comfortable using AI.

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MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

AI is early in its lifecycle, but the technology is already a powerful resource for legal professionals. ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. What Are the Roles of Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

HR Manager, attorney, paralegal, marketing manager, may describe your role but it sure ain’t fun. What happened to Attorney, Paralegal, Administrator? And: Provides training for new attorneys on the various research resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Casetext, etc. Legal Assistant Support (formerly Legal Assistant ).

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The legal landscape can be complex, and when it comes to matters like probate, having the right professionals by your side is crucial. In this detailed article, we’ll delve into the world of probate paralegals, highlighting their role, the intricacies of their expertise, and the essential services provided by LDA Pro Legal.

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MyCase

JANUARY 28, 2025

To address these challenges, MyCase has partnered with Unbundled Attorney to streamline client intake and onboarding for law firms while connecting them with clients seeking unbundled legal services. What is Unbundled Attorney? How Does the Integration Work? Not yet a MyCase customer?

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

These are all important considerations when shopping for a legal shared office space. A few days ago, I met with an attorney who was originally introduced to me more than three years ago when he was considering changing offices. The Legal-Only Shared Office Space Option. Two Weeks’ Notice. Paralegal support.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Bear in mind that only managers and attorneys are exempt from overtime. If you are a paralegal, legal assistant or legal professional without a manager title, you must be paid overtime, even if it’s only for 15 minutes. However, you are in the legal field! Some firms expect you to be available 24/7. Overpromising.

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MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, many law firms seek out legal assistants to keep everything running smoothly and boost their productivity. Most successful law firms employ support teams with a mix of paralegals and legal assistants, however, the duties of a legal assistant can vary a great deal depending on who you ask.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. Assistant Juridique (Legal Assistant): Legal assistants in France perform similar duties to that of legal assistants in the USA, but they don’t necessarily work for law firms.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2023

With the legal industry consumed with interest in generative AI and legal tech companies scrambling to incorporate the technology into their products, it was a sure bet that, sooner rather than later, Casetext would come out with a product of its own. Legal research memo. Review documents. Contract policy compliance.

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CARET Legal

JUNE 10, 2024

Using legal practice management software (LPMS), firms can automate time-consuming but necessary tasks – like organizing case files and scheduling meetings – to free up time for other responsibilities. Legal practice management software allows tasks to be assigned and tracked digitally.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

In other words, every lawyer secretly desires to be a solo attorney. Plus, more experience d attorneys and staff can bill out at higher rates. Every lawyer I’ve ever met wants to do everything on their own. But, that line of thinking can be replete with holes. But, that line of thinking can be replete with holes. Need help hiring?

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MyCase

MAY 11, 2022

“Virtual assistants” is simultaneously one of the most trending and confusable terms of the last ten years. Ask a fellow attorney or friend to define it. When asked what their virtual legal assistants contribute toward, in one recent online forum thread with 192 (!) Virtual legal secretaries. Calendaring.

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Blackstone Career Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Blackstone Career Institute offers a clear pathway for people looking to become certified paralegals through the online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program and NALA Certification Bundle available for purchase. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, help lawyers do their jobs by preparing for trials, hearings, and proceedings.

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JURIST

MAY 12, 2024

The 1997 Flores agreement originated from legal disputes spanning over a decade between attorneys for migrant children’s rights and the U.S. The Court should terminate the FSA as to HHS,” the government wrote. government, sparked by widespread reports of mistreatment in the 1980s.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Law Council of Australia called for the legislature to prioritize increased funding for legal assistance services in upcoming budget deliberations. Attorney-general Mark Dreyfus is aware of such barriers and addressed same in a National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 6, 2021

“ From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane’s legal knowledge and compassionate nature, ” C.R. While searching for a bankruptcy attorney, we came across the law office of Diane Drain who had excellent reviews. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney. Their only option was to file bankruptcy.

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DigitalParalegalServices

JULY 28, 2015

3 Common Reasons Solo Attorneys Call a Virtual Legal Assistant. For whatever reason, the part-time, hourly assistant who wore all hats (receptionist, legal secretary, legal assistant, paralegal) has decided to move on. Virtual legal assistant or paralegal services can be just an email away.

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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. o Northwest Colorado.

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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. o Northwest Colorado.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 5, 2022

I’m not talking about the legal assistant or receptionist you task with doing social media. The owner is generally doing attorney work, paralegal work, picking up the office manager duties, marketing and even bookkeeping. Those are both valid locations and I am going to give you the classic attorney answer of, “It depends.”

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LDA PRO

JULY 4, 2023

When facing an unlawful detainer situation in California, it’s crucial to have the right legal assistance to guide you through the process. At LDA Pro Legal, we specialize in providing professional and reliable services as an Unlawful Detainer Assistant. Understanding Unlawful Detainer What is an Unlawful Detainer?

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