Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A paralegal’s role is to know the objectives of each case, to employ systems to efficiently drive it toward resolution and to keep attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and all other stakeholders informed and invested throughout the case’s trajectory – in other words, to work their cases like a project manager. She has a B.A.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 14, 2025

There is value in becoming an asset to attorneys, and Im a firm believer in the phrase when you know better, you do better. If youre a personal injury paralegal, take a CLE in business law disputes. If youre a corporate paralegal, take a CLE in estate planning litigation.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 19, 2021

Rules against UPL specify that paralegals (or anyone who is not licensed to practice law) cannot provide attorney-client services to people, among other prohibitions. Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

If you are a patent agent or attorney, include the USPTO admission and always include advanced education and specific degrees obtained. Include your certifications, if any. If you are a paralegal, DO NOT – state that you are a Certified Paralegal unless you took and passed the NALA certification exam.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

Paralegals can find jobs on a local or municipal level by researching their town, municipality, or County for positions within a prosecutor’s office or public defender’s office. The job responsibilities of a government paralegal will be specific to the needs of the agency. Paralegal Career Choice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2022

You went through your paralegal certificate program, and now you’re looking for a paralegal job. But unfortunately, the fact that you have spent all that time and money preparing yourself to become a paralegal can feel fruitless when you are struggling to find that first paralegal job.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I needed to teach her how to manage the discovery process, how to prepare for hearings, how to prepare for trial – all of the things that a paralegal with 10 years of experience should have. And the biggest problem with all of that was the attorneys needed someone who could hit the ground running. How to speak more confidently at work.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

I’m not an attorney.” Approach management and let them know you would like to give mini-sessions to the firm’s staff and/or attorneys with best practices. Include all your praises, positive feedback from any attorney or member of management. She a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA).

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin Episode Description: Special Guest: Joe Spada, Boston University Paralegal Certificate Program Lawfully Employed is a Podcast hosted by Chere Estrin. She is also the author of 10 books about legal careers for attorneys and legal professionals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 8, 2021

Here are a few: The attorney I worked for had a difficult personality. The office manager played favorites with certain paralegals, and it was terrible for morale. My 5-Year Plan is to Become an Attorney. There is nothing wrong with being a paralegal who wants to become a lawyer.

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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! I would then calendar (1) a quick meeting with my attorney and run down the consolidated list all at once.

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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. You take a new position as a litigation paralegal and you are trying to get a grasp on what is going on in each of your cases. The attorney struggles to find things. Want more paralegal case management skills?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yes, that process may seem a little time-consuming, but think of it like this – if all you do is skim the complaint, answer, and have a few talks with the attorney in charge, you’re not going to know everything you need to know to proactively manage those cases. I just got my task list from the attorney. You’ll have an overview.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

Those who become certified in project management use the PMP (Project Management Professional) and LPM (Legal Project Management) credentials after their name, similar to national and state paralegal certification and registration credentials. Example for a Real Estate or Transactional Paralegal. That’s an increase in scope.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I want to let her tell you that story because I don’t want you to think that it was her undergraduate degree and all these other high-end certifications that got Melissa to where she is today. She started this new journey with this paralegal career. I had gotten some compliance and privacy certifications by 2019.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated. This means that almost anyone can call themselves a paralegal as there is no set requirement to earn that title. You can take varying levels of paralegal diplomas, post-graduate certificates, and many other courses through colleges and universities alike.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Teach a Course at a Local Paralegal School or an Online Paralegal School. There are a lot of paralegal certificate programs that hire paralegals and other legal professionals to teach for them. You can fast-track your career with our 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

That process may seem a little time-consuming but if all you do is skim the complaint and the answer, and you have a few talks with the attorney in charge, you’re not going to know everything that you need to know to proactively manage those cases and to stay on top of them. You’ll just have an overview.

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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? What does a litigation paralegal do? Not to worry.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Summarizing medical records can be a major part of a paralegal’s job, yet it is one that gets little attention in the curriculum of many paralegal certificate programs. Once the grid is complete, many attorneys appreciate a quick narrative, either in the form of a memo/email or as part of a letter to the client.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2022

How many attorneys would I be reporting to? How many paralegals are in this office/firm or on this team? How long have those paralegals been with the firm? I get to work on interesting things; the attorneys respect me. What circumstances led to this opening? What is the annual or monthly billable hour requirement?

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The Estrin Report

APRIL 10, 2025

She publishes the prestigious digital magazine, KNOW , the Magazine for Paralegals , and is the former Editor-in-Chief of Sue , the Magazine for Women Litigators. She is also the author of 10 books about legal careers for attorneys and legal professionals.

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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. Part of this process means being able to hire lawyers and paralegals on a contract basis resulting in lower overhead.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Remember that your attorney, those fellow paralegals – they are not a paralegal training company.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Where can I go to absorb a large amount of information quickly while working full-time to feel confident enough to understand what I do as a paralegal and be able to explain the services we offer to potential clients? The firm I work for only offers attorneys training on the job. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. What does that mean?

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to clarify that what I’m going to be discussing are habits, not skills or traits. Habit 1: Be proactive How do we define being “proactive” as a paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 30, 2022

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

But isn’t it more overwhelming to have opposing counsel or your attorney ask you for information that you know is only in an email… somewhere? Organize Your Inbox One of the best qualities of a paralegal is the ability to be organized. Within the attorney folder are subfolders for each project that I am actively working on.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Here are 10 paralegal tips to fast-track your paralegal career. It took me over a year to accept another position and give notice to my attorney. I was showcased around to meet staff and attorneys alike and get the lay of the land in the offices. In reality, it just felt safer. And the guilt I felt was unimaginable.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2022

If this is you – the one who is struggling to get clear direction or are new to the paralegal profession and you feel consistently unsure – you are not alone. If you’re thinking your paralegal certificate program forgot to mention a few things or didn’t prepare you to do your job – you are not alone. None of them do.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The life of the paralegal is not all rosy, of course; here are a few cautions: o Stress – The American Bar Association has recently discussed stress as a significant issue for paralegals. Unfortunately, stress among paralegal staff is not as well addressed as attorney stress. By Aline Martin O’Brien!

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