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Attorney Reveals Top 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals

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Clair Long, owner of a law firm in Illinois, what are some of the top skills or traits that you look for in paralegals that you also look for in your associates? What are three "must-have" skills for paralegals? I’m a principal attorney, and the difference is that I own the whole thing. That’s not great.

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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

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I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas. I must admit my experience as a personal injury paralegal probably gave me a slight advantage.

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Divorce Paralegal Sacramento: Simplifying Your Divorce Process

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That’s where a Divorce Paralegal Sacramento comes in. What Does a Divorce Paralegal Do? A Divorce Paralegal Sacramento specializes in preparing and managing the necessary legal documents for a divorce. Selecting the right paralegal for divorce in California is crucial.

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The “Underpaid” Paralegal

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Are you feeling like an underpaid paralegal? As paralegals, it’s our job to provide support to attorneys and clients, dedicating countless hours to research, investigation, drafting, and client engagement. You serve as the point of contact when the attorney is not available. I truly felt like an underpaid paralegal.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

As a paralegal, you need a case management software that can streamline repetitive processes throughout the entire lifecycle of a case. But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal. Plaintiff personal injury law firms need a specific set of features and tools that don’t necessarily apply to other practice areas.

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5 Paralegal Mistakes to Avoid

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Below are 5 paralegal mistakes (and a bonus one) to avoid early on in your career. I’m going to share some of the biggest pitfalls that I see new paralegals make early in their careers that could be holding you back. Stay in Your Lane Paralegal mistake number one – being afraid to step outside your lane.

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The Underpaid Paralegal

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by Veronica Paulino Are you feeling like an underpaid paralegal? As paralegals, it’s our job to provide support to attorneys and clients, dedicating countless hours to research, investigation, drafting, and client engagement. You serve as the point of contact when the attorney is not available.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms. Our “Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Firms” will assist PI attorneys (and their staff) with choosing the right software that can manage their cases and clients from intake to closure and beyond. The most important features to look for in a legal software.

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You Deserve a Better Personal Injury Case Management Software

Paralegals are the nerve center that hold the entire Personal Injury practice together. Paralegals need a robust system that can organize information, automate many mundane tasks, and save time every day. Paralegals need a robust system that can organize information, automate many mundane tasks, and save time every day.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys. The list is endless… but we’re here to help.

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Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career

Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

As a career paralegal, it is your responsibility to take the lead in ensuring that your attorney has what they need procedurally and substantively to practice law while also setting yourself apart as a professional. But with limited resources and without any direction or guidance, where do you begin?

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. This includes knowing the rules, being on top your deadlines, and being able to find that sweet spot between receiving discovery responses and expert designations. Save your seat today!

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates: The Essentials of Wealth Management

Speaker: Vi Pham, Attorney at Law

As paralegals, it's essential that you know the complexities of wealth management in order to ensure that your client's rights are protected to their fullest extent. Join Vi Pham, Attorney and educator, in this exclusive webinar that will leave you feeling brushed up and ready. Thursday March 18, 2021 at 11AM PDT, 2PM EDT, 7PM GMT.