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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

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. I’ll start with what I view as most important, both in life and in legal. Value your legal team.

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Equipping the Rural Lawyer for Success

Attorney at Work

Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. Two trends in the legal market provide an answer: automation and utilization of legal technology and service providers. First, now is the time for rural practices to embrace automation.

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How to Manage Your Legal Professional Team

MyCase

But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. An associate’s scope of practice typically depends on their legal experience and role within the firm. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries .

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How to Manage Your Legal Professional Team

MyCase

But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. An associate’s scope of practice typically depends on their legal experience and role within the firm. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries .

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A day in the life at a legal technology firm

SimplyLawJobs

Stephan Werthauer is a Senior Consultant/Trainee Solicitor at D2 Legal Technology, a global legal data consulting firm. We recently caught up with Stephan to find out insights on working within the legal technology industry, what he does on an average day, and his advice for those wanting to take a similar career path.

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What is a Legal Assistant? Their Roles and Duties Explained

MyCase

As a result, many law firms seek out legal assistants to keep everything running smoothly and boost their productivity. Most successful law firms employ support teams with a mix of paralegals and legal assistants, however, the duties of a legal assistant can vary a great deal depending on who you ask. What is a Legal Assistant?

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A Time Audit Could Help With Paralegal Overwhelm and Stress

Paralegal Bootcamp

What are practical ideas for time management other than working 10-12 hours a day to meet multiple deadlines and focus on the legal demands while being interrupted constantly since I don’t have my own office and have to answer every call? I also started out as a Legal Secretary. Any advice or tips? I adore your podcast!