The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

I have come across thousands of paralegals in my career. However, five paralegals (among many) recently stood out for their excellent contributions to the paralegal world. Huascar Matos Director of Paralegals Here is a brilliant, motivated Director of Paralegals at Foley & Lardner on the fast track!

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AUGUST 10, 2023

” – Nora Roberts So, you know you want to land your dream paralegal job but exactly how are you supposed to do that when you have no legal experience? If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification. Download Now 1. Roberts, Jr.,

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APRIL 22, 2021

As a new paralegal or someone who has been working as a paralegal for a few years, this is a great time to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. The same thing can happen to your paralegal career if you’re not careful. When to Start Your Paralegal Career Growth Plan. Smarter Goals for Paralegal Career Growth.

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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. Local government, excluding education and hospitals 4%.

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JULY 8, 2021

Sometimes it is just as important to know what not to say in your paralegal job interview as it is to know what to say. Here are the five things that you should avoid saying in paralegal job interviews. The office manager played favorites with certain paralegals, and it was terrible for morale. My Last Employer Was a Jerk.

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JUNE 30, 2022

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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JUNE 1, 2023

This one’s for you, Paralegal Mom! I spent the next few years earning my degrees and paralegal certificate and getting married and having a few more babies. It opened the door to a hallway of opportunities and my paralegal career began. Time Management as a Paralegal Mom They say you see time through your children.

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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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JANUARY 25, 2022

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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.

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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

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

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

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.edu

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

On February 20, 2021, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 67th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Just over 5 months ago graduation was held virtually as well and 103 paralegal credentials were conferred. A total of 87 paralegal credentials will be conferred.

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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. Swanson, J.D.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

On February 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 67th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Just over 5 months ago graduation was held virtually as well and 103 paralegal credentials were conferred. A total of 87 paralegal credentials will be conferred.

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Paralegal.edu

AUGUST 15, 2023

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 72nd Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. A total of 101 paralegal credentials will be conferred. A total of 101 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Mischa became an attorney in 2019.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin Episode Description: Special Guest: Joe Spada, Boston University Paralegal Certificate Program Lawfully Employed is a Podcast hosted by Chere Estrin. Estrin was founder of the Paralegal Knowledge Institute , an online CLE organization. appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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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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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

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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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. I made a huge impact on my firm from an idea learned at a Paralegal conference. When I was a litigation paralegal, I attended one of the annual LAPA (Los Angeles Paralegal Association) October Conferences.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Great paralegals tend to have qualities like attention to detail, organization, and time management. But I believe that a great paralegal also can see beyond self-doubt and fear to be able to tackle anything head-on.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Find out if you have the foundational technology skills to be successful in your paralegal career. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

Doing so helps eliminate any confusion or questions about your experience, education, skills and abilities. Education : Fully complete this section. You are competing with other professionals and need to show all degrees, certificates, certifications, honors and awards, dates you received your J.D., admissions to Bars.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These were the top 10 paralegal career takeaways and actionable strategies from 2023. How to Take Charge of Your Paralegal Career Instead of waiting to see what your company is going to do for you, ask, “What am I going to do for myself?” I think it’s one of the best investments you can make in your paralegal career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I wanted to expand my knowledge as a paralegal and to do that I would have to start over somewhere new. WATCH NOW 1.

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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.edu

JUNE 16, 2020

We wanted to provide a reminder of our upcoming paralegal certificate class start dates and application deadlines along with some links to recent articles posted by CALS. All of us at Center for Advanced Legal Studies hope you are safe and well during these difficult times. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

I worked as a paralegal “in-house” for 11-years, she says, “and although I found it very rewarding, I chose a different career path as a paralegal in the wireless telecommunications industry for about one-year. Dawn Draper 2003 Davenport University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies. Compliance Paralegal.

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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. It has the median pay, the education level, etc. But it never comes.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

They want to easily see relevant experience, total tenure, contributions, skills, and education. Additional career planning and development blogs can be explored at [link] To learn more about starting or progressing in a paralegal career visit Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) at www.paralegal.edu. Avoid glitz and glamour.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

The History of Inmate Education Inmate education programs have been around for hundreds of years and have changed over time to reflect new findings on the most effective approaches. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Europe, countries like England and Germany also implemented educational initiatives within prisons. In the U.S.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career Many professionals looking to propel their careers to the next level join professional organizations to help them do so. Paralegals are a perfect example of one career field that can benefit greatly from joining professional organizations.

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