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6 Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me

Paralegal Bootcamp

The advice is simple but profound: don’t give up on being a paralegal if your first position isn’t right for you. This paralegal shared that they started in real estate and absolutely hated itthey were ready to abandon their paralegal career altogether. Id even argue that even at your second position.

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Four B’s of a Well-Rounded Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? The easiest way to find out what attributes and skills your attorney values the most is to ask them. The easiest way to find out what attributes and skills your attorney values the most is to ask them.

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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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Adding Value to the Firm – Are you in or Out?

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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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Paralegal Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

Paralegal Bootcamp

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 Professional Development – Tips for New Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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