Attorney at Work

JULY 8, 2021

Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. Reasons Why It’s Better to Hire Paralegals Than Lawyers. Paralegals cost less than lawyers. Many firm owners seem to forget that paralegals can be as much of a profit center as the best grinder lawyer. You’ll find that in most practice areas it can.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Vincent is a paralegal, just like you. He deals with the same daily stressors that every paralegal like you does. He is a paralegal, for 27 years, and he’s a paralegal with McElroy Deutsch in Morristown, New Jersey. He was one of the few paralegals who actually put together a webinar, it was a 60-minute webinar.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. 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.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 28, 2022

I have been in the legal field for over 30 years and a paralegal going on eight years. Then, an opportunity came along to work for the County Public Defender’s Office, defending people in misdemeanor, felony, and now the only paralegal in the office on capital cases. Paralegal to the Prosecution. Paralegal to the Defense.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you ready to fast-track your paralegal career? These 10 paralegal tips will help you stand out at your firm and accelerate your paralegal career. Remember that Attorneys are not the Grammar Police One thing that I didn’t realize is that a lot of paralegals will do their drafts and not finish the edits.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 12, 2021

Your mindset is so important to your success as a new paralegal. Let’s look at 3 mindset shifts you can make early in your paralegal career. Stop calling yourself a “newbie” paralegal. By referring to yourself as the “newbie paralegal,” you are giving yourself an unnecessary label. Paralegal Training.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. That’s because back then there really was no such thing as a paralegal. Probably not. But let’s try. Listen Below!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Did you miss the first episode of the new paralegal podcast that we launched last week? Every Tuesday we’ll be putting out a new episode of Paralegals on Fire! Want to know what the new paralegal podcast’s mission is? The Paralegals on Fire! The post New Paralegal Podcast Launches!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Free Paralegal Resume Review Program. The Paralegal Boot Camp is excited to launch our weekly Paralegal Resume Review program at no charge to unemployed paralegals looking for some feedback on their resume. What is the cost of this paralegal resume review program? Can I submit my resume if I am not a paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When I first started studying at Paralegal school, I was excited yet overwhelmed. Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. Get tips on improving your paralegal writing skills. Learn the 7 C’s of Communication for Paralegals. If you feel the same now, don’t worry.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’re reading this because you already think of your work as a paralegal in the foremost-important way to succeed: As a Career! I received my Paralegal Certificate in December of 2019 and graduated RIGHT into the Pandemic! To combat this and support my paralegal professional development, every day I: 1. Getting Started.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

The skills that you’ve acquired throughout your paralegal career have opened the door to unlimited employment opportunities if you are looking for a paralegal career path that does not have the title “paralegal” that utilize your paralegal skills and experience.

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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. What is a Government Paralegal? Federal Government 5%.

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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. On the other hand, paralegals are expected to thoroughly assist the lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, and other legal engagements.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Try these tips if your attorney is a micromanager. Here’s an example: I had a paralegal who came to me about the micro-manager partner. Meet the Author Ann Pearson is the Founder of the Paralegal Boot Camp, and host of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show , and passionate about promoting the paralegal profession.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 27, 2023

There are so many traits, skills, and habits that make for a successful paralegal career. We’ll explore why these are three traits of a rockstar paralegal and give you actionable strategies for developing them throughout your paralegal career. Whatever it is that you do as a paralegal, you take ownership.

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NCBA

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While most people think of attorneys when they hear about pro bono work, paralegals play an equally important role in providing these services. In North Carolina, pro bono paralegal work not only supports access […] The post The Importance of Pro Bono Paralegal Work first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Being a litigation paralegal comes with its challenges. From learning how to read your attorney’s mind to staying up to date with the latest paralegal technology, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can become a rockstar at your firm. Will it be difficult for me to find a litigation paralegal job in Florida?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. And be on the phone with them when the attorney walks into your office.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We’ve created a paralegal survey with questions that do matter and whose results have the potential to make a huge impact on the paralegal profession as a whole. Trust me; I know that there are a lot of surveys out there, and there is nothing more valuable than a paralegal’s time. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

As a paralegal, confidence is key to your role and making a meaningful contribution to your legal team. Whether you’re a seasoned paralegal or just starting out in your career, developing, and maintaining confidence can impact your professional success. ”( Source ) How important is confidence for a Paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Paralegal schools want enrollments, so it’s easy to understand why they present the paralegal profession in a certain light. That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. Prefer to Listen Instead?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When I was starting out, I kept watching videos on what a typical day looks like as a paralegal, and to be honest with you, it was quite challenging finding a YouTuber who talks about what they actually do as a paralegal. 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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most likely, you did not have a class on case management in your paralegal certificate program. When you’re starting a new career as a litigation paralegal, these case management tips will help you if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. The attorney struggles to find things. Develop a case management methodology. Why bother?

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 9, 2024

Johnson The days, weeks, months and years have passed for this probate and tax paralegal who has over 24 years of experience helping clients craft sophisticated legacy plans and assist with death and taxes as part of administering an Estate and/or Trust. A paralegal is the lifeline for the clients.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Adobe Acrobat Pro/PDF Sam Basic/Foxit PDF. Edit PDF files with ease.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It got me thinking about how this can also affect a paralegal career if we’re not careful. It’s the same with paralegal certificate programs. A paralegal certificate program can’t teach you how to be a successful paralegal. This problem is not unique to the paralegal profession.

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