Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you’ve spent any time as a Paralegal, you know that it can be demanding and challenging, to say the least. If you’re like me, it’s because you love the work and thrive when challenged. One challenge you’ll come to face as a Paralegal is dealing with stress, which can trigger anxiety. Being a Paralegal is stressful work.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In large part, remote-work tech tools have been a boon during the past months. But danger lurks behind certain tech when working from home. Working remotely, whether part-time or full-time, requires a variety of technology. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Here are some of my top scares. Ghosts and Goblins.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 11, 2023

Listen to this paralegal training below! Well, the mindset that it’s an administrative task that gets done when you’ve finished ALL of your other work. Entering your billable time is not just an administrative task that you’re burdened with that gets in the way of you doing your actual work. You’ll thank me, I promise.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In the office, if you ask your assistant for help with graphics for a trial exhibit, he may walk down the hall to get help from the IT team member who has the Adobe license. When everyone is working from home, this might not happen with the same ease. Examine your working hours. Reimagine Your Workday.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 15, 2021

While most law firms default to a hierarchical organizational structure, a flat organization focused on collaboration has its benefits. The traditional law firm tends to have clear hierarchical lines: attorneys, paraprofessional staff, business professionals and support staff. The hierarchy continues within these groups as well.

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CARET Legal

JULY 10, 2024

For instance, when you’re juggling multiple cases and deadlines, you can create a task for drafting a motion, assign it to a paralegal, and set a deadline. If you need to discuss a sensitive legal matter with a client while working from home, you can do so via encrypted video chat, ensuring that the conversation remains confidential.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 16, 2021

I don’t know of any firms that ask attorneys or support staff to work onsite, and given the ease of communication apparent from the last 10 months (has it really been that long?), Opposing counsel in every one of my cases seems to have call forwarding from their office lines and some kind of work from home arrangement.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 16, 2021

I don’t know of any firms that ask attorneys or support staff to work onsite, and given the ease of communication apparent from the last 10 months (has it really been that long?), Opposing counsel in every one of my cases seems to have call forwarding from their office lines and some kind of work from home arrangement.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 20, 2023

In my over 20 years working as a Paralegal, I have had the opportunity to work for both Plaintiff and Defense firms. These experiences have shown me the pros and cons of working on either side of a case. Here are some of the things I experienced while working for each type of firm, both positive and negative.

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How To Become A Paralegal

JANUARY 22, 2018

If you’re thinking about going to school to become a paralegal, I have great news for you! There are more career options for paralegals than ever before. You don’t have to stick with one career option for paralegals for your entire professional life. Work in a Traditional Law Office. Working for a Corporation.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 8, 2021

Working from home poses challenges across the board, including an increase in certain overcharges that can show up on a client’s legal bill. Here are five suspect billing practices that have been on the rise with attorneys working from home: Failure to Delegate. Excessive Time.

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MyCase

MAY 4, 2021

While the practice of law on the other side of the pandemic won’t be quite the same, it’s important to lay the groundwork for success in the “new normal.” In last week’s post I focused on the survey findings relating to the impact of the pandemic on the practice of law.

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MyCase

AUGUST 17, 2021

Work-from-home has become par for the course, and firms have incorporated remote working, cloud-based technologies into their law firms at rates never before seen, including e-signature tools , and online payments. Download it today: “ Business Management for Law Firms During COVID-19: An Attorney’s Guide.”

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MyCase

MAY 4, 2021

While the practice of law on the other side of the pandemic won’t be quite the same, it’s important to lay the groundwork for success in the “new normal.” In last week’s post I focused on the survey findings relating to the impact of the pandemic on the practice of law.

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LawTechnologyToday

JUNE 22, 2021

At least 75% of employees in the legal profession worked remotely during the pandemic, according to a Bloomberg Law survey. Many of the attorneys, paralegals, and office administrators who worked from home want more of the same. What’s holding law firms back? 32% cited worries about data security.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We recently caught up with guest blogger, April Brown, to discover how Covid-19 will transform law firms. Law firms aren’t an exception from this as many had to work around the restrictions and social distancing to keep running. Booms In Certain Areas Of Law. Reinventing The Work Style.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this unprecedented time, laws are changing frequently, as is how and where we work. If you are in a law profession, or are studying to become a lawyer, I have formulated 7 important skills that you should have during, and after this pandemic. An In-Depth Knowledge of Government Pandemic Laws.

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Blackstone Career Institute

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

If you’re a busy parent looking to advance your career or transition into a new field, consider these three online career training programs: Legal Assistant/Paralegal , Medical Billing and Coding , and Medical Transcription. For busy parents, pursuing a Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma online is an excellent option.

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SimplyLawJobs

MAY 28, 2021

Comprehensive knowledge of government laws. Governments attempt to halt the spread of the virus by changing current regulations and laws. As a lawyer, you must be up-to-date with any alterations to the laws to provide accurate and practical advice to your clients. Flexibility in working conditions.

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SimplyLawJobs

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In September I got my first full time legal job at Keller Lenkner UK working on the class-action Vehicle Emissions Claims. My standard working hours are from 9:30am to 6pm. The firm allows for flexible working, so some days I work from the office and other days I work from home.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For the better part of thirty years, her practice, Thornton Esquire Law Group, has offered legal advice and counsel to a growing network of referred clients. When running a law firm, time is a scarce commodity. You’d be right, however, with the exception of Thornton Esquire Law Group. 2 Hours Saved Per Day, on Average.

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 24, 2022

Three points to summarize you and your work in legal tech. I have been working in the legal sector for almost thirty years, whether as a paralegal, lawyer, or legal journalist. For law firms and corporates I think it’s probably a lack of change in culture. I took over as editor of Legal IT Insider in 2014.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 21, 2022

DK: My move to a Mac Mini with a large monitor reflects both the work from home approach and my reluctance to travel. RD: For my organization, 2021 was less about new technology and more about enhancing how we used remote work tools such as Office 365 and Adobe Cloud to continually improve our efficiency and security.

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Rocket Matter

JUNE 28, 2022

In fact, your law firm suffers if people refuse to work together. There are also a few bad practices common among law firms that stifle conversation: the “star talent” and hierarchical structures. Rocket Matter simplifies law firm collaboration. But that can be easier said than done. Star talent.

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SimplyLawJobs

JULY 5, 2021

As a legal advisor at Irwin Mitchell, you are given the opportunity to learn about different areas of law very quickly. As a law graduate, whilst I knew I had an interest in criminal law, I wanted to be sure! I am working on that! 8:30am – wake up – I have worked from home since starting at Irwin Mitchell.

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 2, 2017

Whether it is from a coffee shop, home office, or library, more people than ever are working remotely. If this is your company and you are already working from home, or thinking about starting to do so, what are the main considerations and best practices to put into place?

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 8, 2021

McCormack tells former Washington State Bar Association President Patrick Palace about how she walked out of law school into an access-to-justice crisis. The three discuss the disconnect between public needs and the protectionist reaction from rank and file bar members. Yet, 30 years later, stats are frustratingly similar.

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Paralegal Coffee Talk

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I think it’s natural to Google attorneys we’ve worked with in the past, just to see what they’re up to, if they’re still practicing law, have they moved on from the law firm they were with, etc. He truly did not want to be in the office and preferred to work from home.

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Lawfecta

OCTOBER 18, 2020

You want employees to be able to work from home, vacation, and anywhere, so provide them with laptops and tablets. A laptop would let Donna work from home while recovering from a cold—while keeping clients and colleagues from getting sick, too. How to get it going.

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MyCase

MAY 11, 2022

Everyone gives a different explanation—ranging from the pre-recorded phone greetings you hear when you call your pharmacy to the remote worker drafting your Facebook posts to the work-from-home paralegal who onboards newly retained clients. Virtual paralegals. Virtual receptionists and live chat agents.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 18, 2023

But if you own a solo law firm, the reality is you do have to do it all, and you’re often doing it alone. And for most solo practitioners, that’s the whole point. For one, solo practitioners generally have a higher administrative burden than their Big Law counterparts. Those are very appealing messages.

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Lawfecta

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The post Working Remotely and Coping with Self-Isolation appeared first on Virtual Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Assistant Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses. Reach out to your friends. TIP: remember that panic attacks cause no harm and it is our body and mind’s way of trying to protect us.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 6, 2025

What kind of trends could be shaping the paralegal profession in 2025? This article will cover two categories: Specialty Areas (to work in) and General Paralegal Trends for 2025. 1 – Work from home is almost non-existent. That is the paralegals who didnt need to be supervised in the office.

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