Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

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. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 13, 2023

So I thought sharing what I would do differently if I were starting a new paralegal career today would be a good topic to discuss in the first month of the year. Or maybe you know a paralegal who is new to the paralegal profession that you can share this blog with. Invest in your paralegal career development.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If yes, then the only right person is a Paralegal. Paralegals are a kind of personal assistant in the matter of legal and personalized legislative issues like divorces. A paralegal is a certified legal authority you can use for any kind of legislative paperwork. Does a Paralegal file a divorce paper? It’s quite in-depth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I had an interesting inquiry from a paralegal student as part of her class where she asked if she could interview me. Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. My Start as a Paralegal Q. I didn’t know I was going to be a paralegal initially.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 13, 2022

If you want to transfer to the litigation department at your firm, or you want to find a new position as a litigation paralegal even though you’ve been working in another practice area, how do you do that? She started her paralegal career three years ago as a commercial real estate paralegal, and she does not enjoy what she’s doing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

If you haven’t done any paralegal pro bono work, you could be missing out. Paralegal pro bono work can reap many benefits for your paralegal career as it opens the door to unique experiences, allows you to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and lets you gain new skills and exposure to more cases. A Unique Opportunity.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 6, 2023

Internships can be a great stepping stone into your first paralegal job. While finding success in your paralegal internship can initially seem daunting, we’re here to share some tips to turn your paralegal internship into a job offer. Listen to the Podcast Episode. Remember the Internship is an Extended Interview.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2022

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Whichever you prefer, when interviewing , ask questions about the responsibilities of the position and if there is room to learn new skills or tasks that will assist you in becoming a more well-rounded paralegal. Decide Where You Want to Work. Compensation.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 27, 2022

Back when I was a litigation paralegal, before I went into management, I went to a lot of trials. Of course, weeks before, like any good litigation paralegal, I had called the office of the judge and asked how they wanted their copy of the trial exhibits. These are the 10 things attorneys are looking for in their paralegals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. As paralegals, we look for the blind spots, or red flags, with our cases, witnesses, and in our legal strategies. The post Mentoring New Legal Assistants appeared first on Paralegal Bootcamp.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal. Most, if not all, attorneys have paralegals, or someone that does all the work of a paralegal, without whom it would be extremely difficult to deliver legal services; as they do various jobs that make the law properly administered.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A few months ago, we had a job search for an experienced IP Paralegal for an AmLaw firm. There were no fewer than seven interviews including: phone screening from HR; Zoom with Paralegal Manager; Zoom with team; Zoom with attorneys; Zoom with HR Manager; Round Robins with attorneys that lasted 3 hours each time. Yes, hiring suicide.

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How To Become A Paralegal

JULY 30, 2018

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about various skills that benefit paralegals. We’re going to discuss how to become a paralegal. Choose a Paralegal Program. One of the best ways to become a paralegal is to enroll in a specialized program. One of the best ways to become a paralegal is to enroll in a specialized program.

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are the highlights of our conversation, from embracing change to rethinking the role of paralegals in a tech-driven future. Were saving paralegals an average of 1 to 1.5 He encouraged firms to embrace alternative pricing models, likening them to bidding processes in construction. hours per service request, Eric explained.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Performance reviews are a necessary evil but changing how you perceive them overall, especially as paralegals, can be a total game-changer. I know for many paralegals and other legal professionals; the end of the year is a time when you self-reflect and maybe even self-assess. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? Let’s jump in!

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

OCTOBER 22, 2018

There are several important steps in becoming a professional paralegal. However, the one that is most often overlooked is constructing a resume. Resumes are important for almost any job you are pursuing, but they are especially important for paralegals due to the competitive nature of the field. Options for Formatting.

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SAV Paralegal Services

JUNE 14, 2021

While lay-off under Employment Standards Act, in general, is allowed, under the common law the same lay-off is treated as a breach of the employment contract and a constructive dismissal. Such layoffs are not to be treated as constructive dismissal. SAV Paralegal Services is an employment law paralegal service provider.

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LexBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Paralegal v2.0. The topic of Attorneys and paralegals v. pouring into the legal industry, it does not necessarily mean that paralegals will ever become obsolete. pouring into the legal industry, it does not necessarily mean that paralegals will ever become obsolete. could be a friend rather than a foe of paralegals.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Understanding VPPs for different matter types and tasks is helpful in setting pricing and assigning the proper resources to do the work (partner, associate, paralegal, etc.). His clients span industries such as technology, healthcare, construction, the sharing economy, private equity, and multinational conglomerates.

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The Empowered Paralegal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Mostly caused by negligence, a personal injury may be a result from car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractices or construction accidents. The post Factors to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer first appeared on The Empowered Paralegal.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Because excessive or “Offensive noise” violates the basic concept of habitability, if not dealt with appropriately, it might result in “Constructive eviction.” It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that all renters have this privilege, which is part of the rental agreement.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MAY 24, 2024

Beyond enhancing post-release employment prospects, these educational programs are instrumental in fostering a more secure and constructive prison system. Education offers inmates a constructive way to spend their time, fostering a sense of purpose and hope for the future.

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Blackstone Career Institute

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Blackstone Career Institute’s Paralegal Correspondence program is an excellent option that not only offers valuable knowledge and skills but also provides a constructive way for incarcerated individuals to use their time. Let’s delve into the details of how this works and how it can be a beneficial gift.

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SAV Paralegal Services

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Constructive dismissal can trigger a wrongful dismissal action. At SAV Paralegal Services, we can examine the various factors involved in your situation to determine what your full severance entitlements are. At SAV Paralegal Services, we are uniquely skilled in handling wrongful dismissal matters. More details available here.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. One thing about being a paralegal is that it has a lot to do with making good judgment calls.

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Blackstone Career Institute

APRIL 12, 2024

A bored, frustrated inmate is more likely to lash out than one whose mind and hands are occupied constructively.” Blackstone Career Institute offers correspondence a Paralegal certificate program and Advanced Paralegal Courses for incarcerated individuals at a reasonable cost. Another factor is plain old ‘time’.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries . Paralegals (often called legal assistants) can’t provide legal advice but help attorneys in a variety of capacities such as: Conducting research.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries . Paralegals (often called legal assistants) can’t provide legal advice but help attorneys in a variety of capacities such as: Conducting research.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 2, 2022

Paralegal at Transfix (New York, NY). How to criticize remotely and constructively – a key skillset. Senior Employment Counsel at Fivetran (TELECOMMUTE). on January 14, 2022. Senior Employment Counsel at Fivetran (Oakland, CA). on January 14, 2022. Senior Corporate Counsel at Fivetran (Oakland, CA). on January 14, 2022.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The firm presented three live training sessions tailored specifically for its attorneys, paralegals and business professionals. Before anyone was allowed to use ChatGD, the firm required them to complete an initial training, either live or on demand.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? Jessie is a board certified trial paralegal in Texas. On her own.

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Cenza

OCTOBER 29, 2020

From construction contracts to manufacturing agreements, there are a wide variety of contracts that will be affected by the spread of COVID-19, which would lead to an accidental and immediate delay in the performance and fulfillment of the contractual obligations.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2025

I recall in a workshop a paralegal sharing of how an attorney was excoriating him for a late filing of a court document. This paralegal was frustrated by the attorneys attacking barrage; also, he was rightly upset because the attorney procrastinated for days in completing the document. The conflict was left unresolved.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When respondents were asked to identify their primary practice area based on billing, the largest selection (27.5%) was “Litigation” with the next largest selection (17.2%) as “Commercial Litigation” – the remainder of the practice areas included Corporate, Estates & Wills, Contracts, Real Estate, Employment, Constructions, etc.

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SimplyLawJobs

JUNE 14, 2021

In the meantime, I will be working as a paralegal, trying to get as much practical legal experience as I can, learning more about different areas of law and the legal market. Be prepared to turn that constructive feedback into a strength. Read the second brief and learn the facts of the case so I can play the witness.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 9, 2024

Johnson The days, weeks, months and years have passed for this probate and tax paralegal who has over 24 years of experience helping clients craft sophisticated legacy plans and assist with death and taxes as part of administering an Estate and/or Trust. A paralegal is the lifeline for the clients.

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