Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Adobe Acrobat Pro/PDF Sam Basic/Foxit PDF. Edit PDF files with ease.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

However, this inherent familiarity with (and normalization of) technology still leaves a gap of real-world proficiency within the software tools law firms rely on every day. All that happens during an internet minute may grow from year to year, but we have to remember emoji selection is not a critical skill in the paralegal résumé.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Here are 10 Things Attorneys Look for in a Paralegal. Calendar any hearing you are copied on an email, and calendar any court or deposition date you find on pleadings.

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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

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. Assist at trial. What does that mean?

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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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Attorney at Work

MAY 22, 2022

In the past, law firms were known for sprawling offices, where even the most junior associates had their own private workspace. As law firms reconsider their space and hybrid and full-time remote work becomes the norm, the demand for shared office space is rising. Paralegal support. Professional deposition rooms.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 25, 2021

Watch the free paralegal webinar replay from the Paralegal Boot Camp to get the top 7 habits that you can develop to fast-track your paralegal career, enjoy your work more, and feel like you are an indispensable member of the team. There are good paralegals. And there are great paralegals. Be a great paralegal!

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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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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. What About Renting an Office With Another Law Firm? Typically, lawyers who take an office with another law firm will do so because the cost is cheaper than a professional co-working operator and they do not need to sign a lease.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 26, 2024

If your experience is primarily in research, depositions, and trial work, your chances of landing a marketing role are slim without additional preparation. Estrin was founder of the Paralegal Knowledge Institute , an online CLE organization. For example, consider a litigation attorney aiming to transition into marketing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This task may seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but whether you are a new paralegal or merely a paralegal new to the case, this will give you a roadmap for navigating the path to success. Own staff at trial: attorneys, paralegals, others. Paralegal Pro Tip. Paralegal Pro Tip. Judge, Clerks, Bailiff, etc.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2021

How to Use Investigative Analysis Skills to Advance Your Litigation Paralegal Career. One way to advance your litigation paralegal career and take on other roles is to add new skills. When properly trained, a litigation paralegal can quickly learn the investigative analysis process. Usually, the “go-to” answer is eDiscovery.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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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 10, 2024

The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers.

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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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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

After all, in many countries, there are already paralegal businesses that provide services that may appear to everybody to be comparable to those provided by an attorney. So, what’s the distinction between a lawyer and a paralegal? The difference between a lawyer and a paralegal . Job duties. Study and education.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

She was one of my first new hires after taking on a paralegal manager position in 2004. Whether you’re a new litigation paralegal or have been on your litigation career path for years, Kim’s story is the perfect inspiration for welcoming mobility into your paralegal career and seeing the possibilities of where it can take you.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’ve been in our community for a while, you know I was a paralegal manager before I started my company, Paralegal Boot Camp. I learned some things as a manager that I wish I knew when I was a paralegal, and I want to share some of those things with you in this article. Here are 6 Paralegal Tips to Reduce Stress.

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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

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Summarizing medical records can be a major part of a paralegal’s job, yet it is one that gets little attention in the curriculum of many paralegal certificate programs. You are also trying to determine whether your law firm should finance further care (if your firm offers that). Personal Injury Paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 16, 2023

Watch this paralegal training below! Why Do Billable Hours Matter to a Paralegal? I want to give you the knowledge I wish I had back when I was a paralegal to help you fast-track your paralegal career. I want to give you the knowledge I wish I had back when I was a paralegal to help you fast-track your paralegal career.

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

In Season 10, Episode 5 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I sat down with Eric Voogt, trial lawyer and CEO of Proof Technology, to discuss how legal tech can revolutionize the practice of law and increase access to justice. Were saving paralegals an average of 1 to 1.5 Theyre the backbone of law firms, he said.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 17, 2021

Litigation Software as a New Litigation Paralegal. We will break down the paralegal technology skills into three categories of software: administration, matter management, and practice-specific applications. As a new litigation paralegal, it is not expected that you will have mastered all of these technologies.

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It is what it is.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

Being a paralegal is a challenging career full of ups and downs. I am about to list the top 5 best and worst things about being a paralegal in 2019. Let’s start with the Top 5 Best things about being a paralegal: 1. The paralegal profession is more in demand now than ever. High Demand. High Demand.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 8, 2023

The Inspiration for this Blog As I mentioned, I had a phone call from someone who was seeking a payment plan option for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp because she said, “I desperately need the course, I’m new to litigation and have no idea what I should be doing every day, and no one is available to help me.”

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. A family friend will be graduating from law school this spring and starting his career at a large law firm next fall. Be respectful and courteous to paralegals, marketing staff and assistants at your firm. Be a finisher.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

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. Is there a list somewhere out there for new paralegals to use that lists things that are typically billable versus nonbillable? 1 to draft a deposition notice. Not anymore.

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MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team members to take on higher-level responsibilities. Below are the specifics of each role.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 14, 2025

Corporate law, with its specific demands and intricacies, adds to this administrative burden. Attorneys and Support Staff Waste Billable Time on Scheduling Depositions & Court Dates Coordinating schedules with multiple parties, court reporters, and opposing counsel eats up valuable time. Endless emails only add to the frustration.

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