Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Paralegal schools want enrollments, so it’s easy to understand why they present the paralegal profession in a certain light. That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. Prefer to Listen Instead?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. What is a Government Paralegal? Paralegal Career Choice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We are not rewarded for our failures, and we often think of them as holding us back from bigger or better opportunities in our paralegal careers. Failure is one of the most important and underrated paralegal skills and learning how to reframe the way you view and talk about failure will help you thrive in any job.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are the top 9 concerns, questions, and hottest topics for today’s job market The Goldman Sachs white paper states that 44% of all legal jobs will be replaced by AI and that it will virtually wipe out the paralegal role. Will this happen to paralegals? The paralegal position will begin to look different. Is that possible?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The basic job function of a paralegal requires professional writing. Whether you are writing a brief, email, correspondence, or research notes, learning to hone your paralegal writing skills will help you save time and become an important asset in your firm. Below are some helpful tips to elevate your paralegal writing skills.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 13, 2021

7 C’s of Paralegal Communication Skills. Communication skills are important if you want to have a successful paralegal career. Let’s look at 7 C’s to help advance your paralegal communication skills. This is something that can only be accomplished with excellent paralegal communication skills.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 27, 2023

I get this question so often from new paralegals who tell me they’re not comfortable around their attorneys and struggling to develop their confidence and find their confident voice as a paralegal. I’m here to help you fast-track your paralegal career. And building up your confidence as a paralegal is a surefire way to do that.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. It would be best if you remembered that as a paralegal, you will encounter all kinds of people in the world with various situations and needs.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Freelance work as a paralegal wasn’t my first thought though. After I left the medical field, I later went on to become a Certified Paralegal after firsthand experiences brought me back to navigate the legal system. And once I graduated, I became a Freelance Paralegal! The Benefits of Being a Freelance Paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 21, 2023

Being a paralegal can feel like a juggling act especially when you are the only one supporting your team of attorneys. If you have ever felt paralegal overwhelm and stress on the job, this is the blog for you. We received some questions from paralegals on the job asking for tips on what they can do to get back on track.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

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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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The Estrin Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Law firms and in-house legal departments are coming at us with request upon request upon request (ok, you get it) for corporate paralegals all over the country. How does that affect you as a corporate paralegal? In many firms, a paralegal is a paralegal is a paralegal – no career growth. Honest, I haven’t.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals.

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Above The Law

JUNE 6, 2022

The post Paralegals, Systemic Changes, And Contracts: Putting The ‘Modern’ In Modern Law appeared first on Above the Law. What is needed for law to survive and progress?

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OneLegal

JUNE 23, 2023

Can non-lawyers draft contracts? Delegation is key to what makes a firm work, but attorneys should know where they stand on contracts. The post Can non-lawyers and paralegals draft contracts? appeared first on One Legal.

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NCBA

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By Lakisha Chichester From Tech to Law: A Career Evolution Debra Hall, known as Debbie to her colleagues and friends, did not set out to become a paralegal, but the field found her.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating your career as a paralegal can come with its challenges. This paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything will answer questions from real paralegals who have run into their own roadblocks. How to Bridge the Gap This is a hard one to kick off our paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Should You Become a Real Estate Paralegal? If youve worked as a real estate agent and have an interest in law, you might want to become a real estate paralegal. Lets see what it means to become a real estate paralegal and what could make it the right fit for you. What Does a Real Estate Paralegal Do?

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Blackstone Career Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

How to Become a Certified Paralegal Are you looking for a steady career with opportunities for advancement and minimal barriers to entry? You could become a certified paralegal in 6 months, for less than $2,300! Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this path to becoming a certified paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

WFH Paralegal – When you don’t have a “designated” space at home to work in. What is a WFH Paralegal? A WFH Paralegal is a work-from-home paralegal. This is different than a “virtual paralegal” who does contract work for a variety of law firms. SET UP YOUR WORK AREA.

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Paralegals are legal workers who are trained, educated, and have adequate knowledge of the law. Paralegals can perform every legal task as that of a lawyer till the point the government limits their allowance. In this blog, we will be discussing different types of local paralegal services, and how one would benefit from them.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Estrin was founder of the Paralegal Knowledge Institute , an online CLE organization. She publishes the prestigious digital magazine, KNOW , the Magazine for Paralegals , and is the former Editor-in-Chief of Sue , the Magazine for Women Litigators. The field needs experts in this new field. Salaries to be determined.

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LDA PRO

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Their team of professional paralegals is well-versed in California eviction laws, assuring that your privileges are protected. They will evaluate your claim, review the lease contract, and recommend the best course of action. For more details about our legal services feel free to contact our professional paralegal.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? Her name is Ashley Stasewicz.

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Paralegal.edu

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

On September 12, 2020, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 66th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs, and wow how different it will be. Just over 6 months ago graduation was held in person at South Texas College of Law and 105 paralegal credentials were conferred.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 12, 2025

So, Youre Thinking of Becoming a Paralegal? After all, a paralegal is often the key ingredient that holds everything together: behind every successful attorney, theres someone whos well-versed in legal nuances, scheduling, and so much more. The modern paralegal role extends beyond color-coding case files and sending emails.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2023

I recently received a question about prepping for trial and navigating your role as a trial paralegal with confidence and I thought it would be valuable to share these tips on our blog. That is your role when you’re a litigation paralegal going to trial. Find out if it’s worth becoming a litigation paralegal. It’s funny.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 11, 2022

I made the mistake of going into a deep dive on legal AI the other day and googling “will paralegals be replaced by robots?” Paralegals Replaced by Robots?! Scanning the price of a can of soup is a lot different than what a paralegal does. Something a patent paralegal might typically do. The role of a paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 11, 2023

Listen to this paralegal training below! If you’re a paralegal working in a firm that bills time to clients, then drafting billable time entries is part of your job, part of your “actual” work the same way that getting that contract drafted or that brief e-filed. Why should I pay my law firm’s paralegal to do XYZ?

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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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