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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

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As the immediate past president of the Orange County Paralegal Association, Kai led the organization’s strategic initiatives, supporting a community of over 650 paralegals. Her dedication to excellence in the field is evident through her memberships with NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) and the ABA.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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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. Federal Government 5%. Meet the Author.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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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. My final paralegal interview tip: Let them talk!

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What You Don’t Know About the Paralegal Job Market

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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. Technology always changes jobs and lawyers are always slow to move but this is definitely a game-changer.

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Must-Have Skills for a Successful Paralegal Career

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A lawyer might bark instructions minutes before a deadline, and your level-headed approach can help the entire team move forward. You might also find helpful community support from organizations like the Legal Aid Society , which provides legal assistance to those in need.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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Ashley’s a member and mentor, as you heard, of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals and an associate member of the Edmonton Law Office Managers Association. My background is primarily working in criminal law, and I typically work in a very small firm, and your lawyer is always off at court. All right, Dennis.

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