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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job.

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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

I currently work for a reputable litigation firm that specializes in bankruptcy, business disputes, real estate, and family law. We receive many partition cases, and I am most experienced in partition/real estate and bankruptcy cases. My plans can change quickly depending on crucial deadlines and attorney requests.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. I started my legal journey years ago in hopes of being an attorney one day. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Most attorneys are highly stressed and expect you to be their left hand.

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

The Estrin Report

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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Managing Clients and Their Expectations

Paralegal Bootcamp

Know Your Role As a paralegal, it’s crucial to understand the scope of your role and the limits of your responsibilities, and when it’s appropriate to involve attorneys in client management and interactions. There may be times when legal questions or concerns arise that only an attorney is qualified to address.

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6 Ways to Expand Your Paralegal Education

Paralegal Bootcamp

These are the qualifications that clients, attorneys, and other professionals see in day-to-day interactions with the paralegal. And what would a paralegal do if they wanted to delve into that deeper and wider realm of ice? Most paralegals have at least an associate’s degree or a certificate in paralegal studies. [1]

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

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? Is it worth it to become a paralegal? Yes Why or why not?