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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Every October 23rd, National Paralegal Day is observed to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of paralegals. Attorneys and judges who bear ultimate responsibility for paralegals’ work put significant trust in their expertise and efficiency.

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What IS a paralegal, exactly?

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I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals are an attorney’s right-hand person. Great paralegals stay on top of new legislation.

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Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space

Attorney at Work

With the pandemic, space needs shifted again. Paralegal support. Some centers offer paralegal staff who can assist with everything from basic administrative tasks to legal research. Some centers offer paralegal staff who can assist with everything from basic administrative tasks to legal research.

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5 Tips for Fast-Tracking Disbursement After Settlement

Paralegal Bootcamp

As paralegals we are full of ambition, drive, and love for our craft. As we grow and evolve into our paralegal careers, we eventually become accustomed to routine. For every client that has Medicare, there is a personal injury paralegal expecting a headache at some point. No two cases are the same, sure.

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Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space

Attorney at Work

Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. If an operator only has one center, you need to scrutinize the deal they are offering very closely. Paralegal support. Some services come at an additional fee, but it saves you the expense of hiring a full-time legal assistant.

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Billable Hour Q & A

Paralegal Bootcamp

It’s close to the end of the year, and if you’re a paralegal working in a law firm with a billable hour requirement, you might be stressing about it. We all think they must know this, but you would be surprised how many lawyers (especially young associates) don’t realize that paralegals in the firm also have a billable hour goal to meet.

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What Does A Paralegal Do At Trial: Six Things Your War Room Must Have

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What Does A Paralegal Do At Trial: Six Things Your War Room Must Have. Courts: Judge, Judge Administrator, Court Reporter. Trial Team: Lead Attorney, Associate Attorney, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Technology Assistant. An effective trial team has a paralegal and legal assistant. By: Christina Roberts, CP.