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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

Paralegal Bootcamp

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. The same can hold true with new legal assistants. As paralegals, we look for the blind spots, or red flags, with our cases, witnesses, and in our legal strategies.

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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

LegalTalkNetwork

Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants Legal offices, like other organizations, must effectively manage a variety of financial, administrative, and professional tasks to operate successfully. Rather, they are an integral part of the team, ensuring that legal claims are properly prepared and effectively managed.

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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

Corporate Paralegal and Paralegal Educator Kai Williamson, M.Ed., brings an impressive 33 years of paralegal experience and 17 years as a paralegal educator. Her dedication to excellence in the field is evident through her memberships with NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) and the ABA. Kai Williamson, M.Ed.

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A day in the life of a legal assistant

SimplyLawJobs

We recently caught up with Samantha Evans, a legal assistant who kindly shared what she does on an average day, her hopes for the future and advice for those looking to join the legal industry. As a legal assistant, I carry out research tasks for my team to save them time and to expand my knowledge. Career path .

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6 Ways to Expand Your Paralegal Education

Paralegal Bootcamp

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. . In addition, certified paralegals and paralegals who work in certain states are required to continually update their legal education. .

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Virtual Legal Assistant - Is This Your Magical Career?

The Estrin Report

When you work as a Virtual Legal Assistant, you can choose to work as an employee or you can set up your own business. There are pros and cons to each arrangement. When you work as an employee, you don't have to invest any money up front or find your own clients, but your pay rate, work hours, and how you work will be more restricted.

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Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.