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

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

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

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

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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 8, 2021

Sometimes it is just as important to know what not to say in your paralegal job interview as it is to know what to say. Here are the five things that you should avoid saying in paralegal job interviews. Here are a few: The attorney I worked for had a difficult personality. My 5-Year Plan is to Become an Attorney.

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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? If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification. Download Now 1. Roberts, Jr.,

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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. Here’s why.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I was talking to a paralegal who said she drives for Uber for some side money and it got me thinking about paralegal side gigs out there. Unlike other professions, as a paralegal, you usually can’t have a side gig where you’re doing virtual paralegal work for another lawyer because there could be a potential conflict of interest.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2022

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. It would be best if you remembered that as a paralegal, you will encounter all kinds of people in the world with various situations and needs.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are the top 9 concerns, questions, and hottest topics for today’s job market The Goldman Sachs white paper states that 44% of all legal jobs will be replaced by AI and that it will virtually wipe out the paralegal role. Will this happen to paralegals? The paralegal position will begin to look different. Is that possible?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 30, 2022

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

For this Fast-Track Friday tip, let’s look at one principle of project management that you can easily apply to any of your paralegal projects. As paralegals, you’re already working as project managers, even if it’s not in an official capacity. How can we apply the triple constraints of project management to your paralegal projects?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Paralegals can bring immense value to their firms when they adopt the mindset and habits of a project manager. When identifying the objective of your case, you and your attorney need to understand the desired outcome for the client. Get the Paralegal Boot Camp’s Project Management for Paralegals.

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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.edu

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

On September 12, 2020, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 66th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs, and wow how different it will be. Just over 6 months ago graduation was held in person at South Texas College of Law and 105 paralegal credentials were conferred.

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Paralegal.edu

AUGUST 15, 2023

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 72nd Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. A total of 101 paralegal credentials will be conferred. A total of 101 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Mischa became an attorney in 2019.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating your career as a paralegal can come with its challenges. This paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything will answer questions from real paralegals who have run into their own roadblocks. The firm I work for only offers attorneys training on the job. b ut we don’t have estate planning.

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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. Estrin was founder of the Paralegal Knowledge Institute , an online CLE organization. appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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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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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. In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. You may think, “What voice do I have?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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

MARCH 17, 2023

Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Many attorneys still prefer paper files and will continue doing so for a while. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I had an interesting inquiry from a paralegal student as part of her class where she asked if she could interview me. Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. My Start as a Paralegal Q. I didn’t know I was going to be a paralegal initially.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These were the top 10 paralegal career takeaways and actionable strategies from 2023. How to Take Charge of Your Paralegal Career Instead of waiting to see what your company is going to do for you, ask, “What am I going to do for myself?” I think it’s one of the best investments you can make in your paralegal career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 11, 2022

The scarcity mindset has been plaguing the paralegal profession for far too long. Let’s talk about the scarcity mindset in the paralegal profession. It’s worth it to put this information out there to help the next generation of paralegals who are coming up the ranks right now. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We’re coming up on the end of the year and it’s time to celebrate your paralegal success! When you’re in the gain, in your mind, you’re looking back and measuring your current paralegal success against where you were. My podcast, the Paralegals on Fire! You have to train your brain to see the gain.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I wanted to expand my knowledge as a paralegal and to do that I would have to start over somewhere new. WATCH NOW 1.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? Her name is Ashley Stasewicz.

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