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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

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My head bobbed up and down as I watched our new legal assistant bounce like a Jack Russell Terrier at my door holding a post-it-note above her head. In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. The same can hold true with new legal assistants.

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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

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. ” – 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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6 Ways to Expand Your Paralegal Education

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If such a meme depicted a paralegal’s education, the visible tip of the iceberg would represent the formal, foundational education and essential working skills of that paralegal. . These are the qualifications that clients, attorneys, and other professionals see in day-to-day interactions with the paralegal.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Paralegal Internship

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Is a paralegal internship worth the time? Put yourself in this situation: you have recently finished your academic studies and are set up at a local law firm to intern as a paralegal for the next few weeks. With that percentage in mind, how do you increase your chances of getting the paralegal career you have trained so hard for?

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

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To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Paralegal Lessons Learned Working With Clients and Teams.

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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

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Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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How long does it take to become a paralegal?

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The time it takes to become a paralegal can range from 6 months to 4 years. It depends on three factors: 1) whether or not you already have a college degree, 2) what area of the country you live in, and 3) where you want to work as a paralegal after you get the certificate. Read our article on How to Spot a Paralegal Program Scam.