Paralegal Bootcamp

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

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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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. Here are Paralegal Interview Questions to be Prepared For.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 20, 2022

I wish paralegal training programs included a course on problem-solving! It’s such an important skill for paralegals to have. Do you know what one of the top skills attorneys tell me they want their paralegals to have? I consistently hear, “I have a great paralegal because he (or she) solves my problems.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

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. Whether you’re Elon Musk or John G.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When I was starting out, I kept watching videos on what a typical day looks like as a paralegal, and to be honest with you, it was quite challenging finding a YouTuber who talks about what they actually do as a paralegal. I work from home as a fully remote paralegal, so I usually start at 8:30 AM and end my day around 5:00 PM.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Freelance work as a paralegal wasn’t my first thought though. At this point, I had considered this would be my chosen career for the time being, then later heading off to law school to become an attorney. And once I graduated, I became a Freelance Paralegal! The Benefits of Being a Freelance Paralegal.

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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. Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp. Here are 3 Pro Tips for Paralegal Time Management. Ask Questions.

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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? After graduating from law school, Sarah worked as an attorney at Georgia Pacific.

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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. This interview was part of an assignment for her career-building class. Dive in below!

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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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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

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tips and Tricks for Personal Injury Paralegals Do you want to know how to be a successful personal injury paralegal? When I graduated with my degree in paralegal studies, I was so anxious to start my first job. I had no idea the type of law I wanted to work in, I just knew I wanted to help others. Let me show you how.

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NCBA

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

By the Communications Committee This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Ileigh Kuga. Before I started my career as a paralegal, my intentions were to go to law school. I planned my undergraduate career with that intention in mind; however, my undergraduate advisor threw me a curveball.

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OneLegal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What does going to law school look like as a legal support professional? Here are the pros and cons of going from paralegal to lawyer. The post What to know about going from paralegal to lawyer appeared first on One Legal.

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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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ALPS

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I recently attended a paralegal training event. It nevertheless gave me time to think about the roles of paralegals and how important paralegals are to the legal profession. I had exposure at a very young age to the world’s best paralegal, my mom. My dad is and always has been a solo practitioner.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, managers, marketing, IT, accounting – all legal professionals actually have the upper hand in this market. . For the first time ever, employers are giving high hiring bonuses to paralegals and other legal professionals – previously unheard of. Won’t happen. Guaranteed. .

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Above The Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Since then, she’s been largely off the radar, although her bankruptcy attorney, Charles Greene, suggested in 2013 that she’d make a great paralegal thanks to her varied skillset. Shes better than many paralegals I know. She could be a paralegal or something like that right away,” Greene said.

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Above The Law

MAY 24, 2021

The princess and (former) paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One job qualification that may help you land your dream paralegal position is being certified as a Notary Public. If you are a paralegal who practices real estate law or business law, concepts such as legal descriptions, mortgages, liens, and Acts of Sale will be familiar to you. Louisiana is not one of those states.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

There was always a new paralegal that could be hired or another lawyer graduating from law school. Table of contents The Power Has Shifted to Employees Why You Should Care About the Cost of Employee Turnover What Does It Cost to Replace a Young Attorney in Your Law Firm? She was top of her class and law review.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

HR Manager, attorney, paralegal, marketing manager, may describe your role but it sure ain’t fun. Let me give you an example: A couple of months ago, my client, one of the biggest law firms in the world, called me and told me they wanted a “Professional Development Innovative Specialist.” Research training……. By Chere B.

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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. Room for Growth.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 30, 2021

Today I was told I had misrepresented my position at [Acme Company] and was asked to explain the discrepancy, and was then asked for copies of my two degrees from undergrad and law school and verification that I am an active member of the Bar in good standing. Immigration Attorney : Are you a recent law school grad?

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 29, 2022

As you enter the real world, you’ll learn very quickly that law school did not teach you how to actually practice law. Practicing law doesn’t have to be as terrifying as it seems. This usually means sitting with a senior paralegal and observing, asking as many questions as possible. But rest easy! Do your research.

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How To Become A Paralegal

APRIL 30, 2018

If you’re enrolled in a paralegal studies program or if you’re considering it, you probably have some questions about what you’ll learn in your classes. In this post, you’re going to learn a little bit about what you can expect to learn in your paralegal studies classes. . This may also be called a civil law class.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

JULY 8, 2022

October 13, 2022 Combining Data Analytics skills with your legal industry background could open up a new career path if you are currently in a paralegal, contracts manager or legal operations role Technology Update Your Professional Game with Data Analytics Update Your Professional Game with Data Analytics Paralegals, Contract Managers and Legal Operations (..)

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

Meet Our Guest Expert Mike Quartararo is the President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s leading organization for training and certification in e-discovery. He also operates a successful consulting practice that provides guidance to corporate legal departments and law firms. I understand.

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SimplyLawJobs

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In this Simply Law article, our partner’s Lawyer Monthly discusses the 9 things you need to know before choosing a law school. The prospect of going to law school is not only one that requires a lot of hard work and money but also some thorough research. Do you really need a law degree? Diversity .

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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. Take vacations.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Talent Acquisition Manager had been looking for very experienced, sophisticated corporate paralegals across the entire country and could not, despite ads, referrals, many agencies and praying to the placement gods, hire candidates. The TAM was convinced that there were simply no corporate paralegal candidates available.

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LexBlog

JULY 26, 2019

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals are an attorney’s right-hand person. Great paralegals stay on top of new legislation.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Jaye Koch, ACP, is a Senior Paralegal at the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney where she enjoys doing any type of research (especially legal) and trial preparation. Political Science, from Virginia Wesleyan College 1982 and a Paralegal Certificate, from Tidewater Community College, 1986. Jaye has a B.A.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While the spotlight often shines on lawyers, paralegals also have an enormous impact on legal cases. If youre curious about how these two roles varyand whether you might want to become a paralegal or a lawyerthis article will lay it all out in plain language. Both paralegals and lawyers contribute significantly to the legal process.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries. But how do they acquire those skillw?

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yesterday, I attended the Harvard Law AI Summit organized by the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School. Some firms are already developing inhouse training programs on understanding and using AI and some vendors are developing training of their own.

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