The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

However, while big law firms are laying off due to overstaffing from the pandemic, the most active firms hiring today are in the mid-size, boutique and personal injury firms. Lately, I have noticed a slowdown in the time law firms take to interview and select candidates. 9% of all paralegals are LGBT.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

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. The problem with relying on that number is that it includes legal assistants. And you’d be correct.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When I was starting out, many people told me that I will need a few years of experience being a legal assistant/secretary and/or a paralegal degree before landing a paralegal position. Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. To me, that was quite disappointing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s your first day at your new paralegal position at the law firm you’ve always dreamed of working at. Being the thorough paralegal that you are, you’ve already Google-mapped the route and know that it’s a 30-minute drive to the new office. Okay, let’s dive in. Day 1: Show up late. Can you help?

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 12, 2025

Emotional Intelligence: Handling Stress and People Lets be real: the legal environment can be high-pressure. People come to law firms because theyre often dealing with tough situations. Emotions run high, and paralegals are on the front lines, answering calls and questions.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I actually was getting my college degree because I wanted to go on to law school. He had a friend who was the office manager at a local law firm, in Sarasota, Florida. He thought it would be good to do that in between going to law school. I ended up loving being a paralegal so much that I dropped the law school plan.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 24, 2023

Here are some paralegal professional development tips for you. Apply Everywhere I applied for every legal assistant or receptionist position I could find, even if it wasn’t my first choice. If you’ve been at this law firm thing long enough, you know the value of getting a foot in the door. My time would come.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I’ll never forget my first formal review in a law firm where I had worked extremely hard becoming head of the department in less than a year. Recently, I was coaching a senior legal assistant who was about to receive her paralegal certificate on how to ask for an increase. And I mean horribly.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Why did you decide to give up working in law firms and teach full-time? Well, actually, fun fact, I still do work very part time for Paul Moreau at Moreau Law. And it’s on a topic that I find very interesting since I have a business that provides paralegal training after they get their paralegal certificate.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Blackstone Career Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Consider the Career Pathway for Incarcerated Individuals of Becoming a Paralegal A potential career pathway for incarcerated individuals is becoming a paralegal. Paralegals can work in various settings, including law firms, corporations, banks, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Theres a lot of chatter about paralegal certificates, and people are curious whether its really worth the hassle. You might see posts on social media claiming its the holy grail for anyone wanting to work in law offices. Stepping into the Paralegal World Paralegals are the backbone of many law firms.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

MARCH 4, 2025

Some folks assume online courses are less respected, but many reputable institutions now offer virtual options for paralegal certificates and degrees. Courses often delve into in-depth case analysis, advanced legal writing, and specialized fields like constitutional law. Its not an inferior route.

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