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Put an End to “Progressive” Discipline 

The Estrin Report

Jathan Janove As a former labor and employment law attorney, I’ve taken issue with the popular employee disciplinary tool commonly referred to as “progressive discipline.” In this column, I’ll apply these tools in a law firm setting. In my view, it’s a pernicious contradiction in terms. Here’s what I published on this topic with SHRM.

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Paralegal Professional Development – Tips for New Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

In November of 2019, I began applying for jobs before finishing the program, but without experience directly in a law firm setting (as well as COVID), it was not easy. Finance and business for maximum comprehension of what a law firm itself takes to operate. Office management. that are overlooked.

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

Paralegal Bootcamp

It’s your first day at your new paralegal position at the law firm you’ve always dreamed of working at. Being the thorough paralegal that you are, you’ve already Google-mapped the route and know that it’s a 30-minute drive to the new office. Okay, let’s dive in. Day 1: Show up late. I’ll be honest here.

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Path to Well-Being in Law – Episode 24: Kori Carew

ALPS

Welcome to the Path To Well-Being In Law Podcast, an initiative of the Institute for Well-Being in Law. As you all know, Bree is the president of the Institute for Well-Being in Law. She comes to us with a whole host of experience in wellbeing issues and particularly with the law students. But then I go to law school.

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How to Manage Your Legal Professional Team

MyCase

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. That’s why hiring the right team members and managing them well is essential to success. . When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. Build the Right Team .

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How to Manage Your Legal Professional Team

MyCase

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. That’s why hiring the right team members and managing them well is essential to success. . When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. Build the Right Team .

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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

Paralegal Bootcamp

I actually was getting my college degree because I wanted to go on to law school. He had a friend who was the office manager at a local law firm, in Sarasota, Florida. He thought it would be good to do that in between going to law school. I spent 18 years as a litigation paralegal and a paralegal manager.