Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

I started my professional career working for law firms directly out of college. 1 Billing your time can be stressful if you’re not meeting your firm’s annual quota…or it can be rewarding if you’re exceeding that quota and your bonus is based on that metric. A law firm is a business.

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Above The Law

APRIL 18, 2025

One of the issues that many small firm lawyers face is they often need to appear at multiple court appearances at the same time. Although larger firms might have the resources to send multiple attorneys to court appearances so lawyers do not need to be in the same place at the same time, small firm lawyers may not have such resources.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Law firms of all sizes are feeling pressure to meet client demand for both tailored services and greater efficiencies in this rapidly changing industry. This trend toward the increasing technology in law is echoed by industry analysts. Must law firms keep pace with their clients’ technology efforts?

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JULY 18, 2022

If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. To ensure your full compliance, keep reading to learn about the most common law firm website rules. Location Disclosures for Bar Compliance.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Virtual law firm status has worked out so well for some firms, they’re making the switch permanent. While firms are announcing their back-to-the-office plans, you may be wondering if it is possible to move your law office to a virtual setting permanently. Virtual Firms Aren’t Always 100% Remote.

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My Shingle

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The following is a guest post by Christopher Earley Christopher Earley is the founder and CEO of Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers, a personal injury law firm located in downtown Boston. He is a thought leader in the legal field and writes monthly for the American Bar Association.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

How can you keep good people from leaving your firm — quietly or otherwise? Here’s how to turn law firm hiring and retention challenges to your advantage. Law firms are no exception. As Lawyers Seek Greener Pastures, Talent Retention Becomes Law Firms’ Top Concern. Flip the Script on Geography.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 6, 2021

The difference today is that the remote or hybrid work models being discussed affect the entire law firm ecosphere — beyond the partners to the business professionals and support staff. Firms moved from a 100% default office setup to an entirely virtual working space almost overnight during the height of the pandemic.

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MAY 22, 2022

In the past, law firms were known for sprawling offices, where even the most junior associates had their own private workspace. That changed as larger firms adopted standard-size offices, open floor plans and clustered workstations, and a growing cadre of lawyers — particularly solo practitioners — moved to shared offices.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

First, tips for law firm telephone etiquette. Once someone contacts your law firm, everything — from the receptionist’s demeanor to the conference room decor — can affect whether that person will sign on as a client. Some things you can’t control (your location or area of expertise, for example).

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Thanks to the heavy congestion on the parade route, several law firms are allowing their employees to work remotely, while others are permitting flexible work hours. … Other firms in the city are offering flexible working hours for employees looking to celebrate the Eagles.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. on average in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Thomson Reuters — and 15% among AmLaw 100 firms. Corporate law departments made structural shifts as well. Creative Staffing Arrangements Can Help Law Firms Win Business.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 16, 2022

When we talk about expanding relationships, lawyers often think about a particular client contact: “How can I get more of the same work from this person or how can I get this person to use other services or offices of the firm?” Get really good ideas every day for your law practice: Subscribe to the Daily Dispatch (it’s free).

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

Does your law firm work allocation model leave too many associates behind? Historically, work allocation in law firms has primarily been driven by partner s. This is just part of the reason why some firms, especially larger ones, have been gradually shifting away from this model. But it’s a trilogy.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. That's the only way to succeed today!

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Elisa collaborates with the companys business and operations teams to ensure third-party partners, vendors, and agents comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Elisas legal career began at a criminal law firm, progressing from intern to senior paralegal.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Bassford Remele, a Minnesota-based law firm, announced that it had experienced a data breach starting last summer. The ongoing alert of data breaches will indefinitely continue, keeping many partners and firm managers up at night. Turn on event auditing in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2025

Lawyers love rankings, and there’s nothing they love more than rankings about prestigious job placement rates and the law schools that helped graduates land those impressive jobs. For more than a decade, Law.com has published a list of the best law schools to go to if you want to work in Biglaw after graduation. Penn: 67.11% 3.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rocket Matter helps law firms be more productive than ever while managing their high volume of matters and monthly billing with ease. As mid-sized and large law firms transition to the cloud, they’re seeking more sophisticated billing options than what currently exists in many cloud-based legal billing applications.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 9, 2021

The same is true for every business, professional services firm and other organization. Here are five lasting — or perhaps temporary — changes that impact all organizations, including law firms: 1. Many vaccinated people still wear face masks, even though it is not required by law or by the establishment.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2021

This push to return to “normal” is inevitable, even as many employers, including law firms, struggle with evolving guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and local authorities. To date, some firms are offering choices to their employees while others aren’t quite as open to the “new normal.”.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

With the right website content, you can answer their questions and produce measurable results for your firm. It is essential to understand that prospective law firm clients want to learn about you as a lawyer before deciding to pursue your services. Showcase your firm’s expertise and answer clients’ questions.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 5, 2022

I talk to a lot of law firms about the “Rule of Thirds.” ” Basically, you divide your revenue into thirds for people, law firm overhead and profit. But people often ask me, “What exactly is in law firm overhead?”. But people often ask me, “What exactly is in law firm overhead?”.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But, as viGlobal’s CEO explains, large firms are looking at more systematic ways to distribute the work for a host of good reasons, including keeping their associates happy. Some firms are motivated to modernize how they schedule associates and allocate matters to promote more equitable work distribution and reduce associate attrition.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

If you decide now is the time, how do you ensure ethical implementation in your law firm? The challenge then becomes staying abreast of rapid changes without getting left behind and successfully implementing AI in your law firm when the time is right. How will generative AI integrate into your firms processes?

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

The lawyers using Facebook Live are scheduling 30-minute programs at the same time each week to share insights into their area of the law. The audience is encouraged to contact the law office for further information or assistance. And don’t use dusty law books as your background. Plan your set, sound and lighting.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 26, 2022

As lawyers embrace remote work and resist returning to the office full time, many law firms wonder what to do with their empty offices. Should your law firm do the same? On average, firms direct 45% to 50% of annual earnings toward overhead costs, with 9% to 12% going toward monthly rent. First Things First.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 14, 2021

Legal recruiting is an important business development tool for law firms looking to expand their client roster, build up their practice areas, and open offices in new locations. In this second article, let’s discuss how firms can use litigation data to make their legal recruiting a more successful and profitable endeavor.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This allows attorneys to focus on strategic case management rather than administrative tasks, ultimately leading to better outcomes for both the firm and its clients. This efficiency can lead to increased profitability and growth opportunities for the firm.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

In news that won’t come as a shock to anyone who’s been watching the geopolitical landscape in East Asia, yet another Biglaw firm is shutting down an office in China. This is the fourth large law firm to close the doors of a Chinese office in 2025. Wilson Sonsini now becomes the 18th U.S.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re planning to use stock photos, illustrations, even video clips to market your law firm, you need to know the ropes. Plus, it looks bad if your firm is accused of copyright infringement and your firm has an IP practice. What Marketers Don’t Know About Copyright Usage Might Hurt You or Your Firm.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 17, 2025

Firms can leverage mediation tools to reduce costs, improve client outcomes, and enhance efficiency. Rising expenses, including legal fees, court costs, and lost productivity, create challenges for firms aiming to manage disputes efficiently.

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Above The Law

APRIL 15, 2025

You can even get profiles of law firms, judges, and courts to further enhance your business and litigation research learning the competitor firms that represent your clients in other practice areas or the experience of your judge in a certain type of case, for example.

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Family law offices are hectic places to work, with tight deadlines and emotionally disturbed clients. A family law paralegal Roseville is responsible for numerous tasks, from the first intake to the final hearing. But before that you have to understand what is family law: Family law is not all about divorce.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm?

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 12, 2022

Yet despite evidence that video marketing for lawyers is remarkably effective, law firms have been slow to use video compared with other industries. And, while a growing number of firms are using video in innovative ways, too often lawyers fail to use video effectively. Not posting videos to their firm website.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 5, 2021

The backbone of all good personal injury law firms is its paralegals. Paralegals are essential to a personal injury law firm, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many lawyers. A valuable personal injury paralegal is a paralegal who knows not only the law but also the medicine.

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