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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

Paralegal Bootcamp

My head bobbed up and down as I watched our new legal assistant bounce like a Jack Russell Terrier at my door holding a post-it-note above her head. In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. The same can hold true with new legal assistants.

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One Legal Assistant. 2,190 Miles to Hike. Let’s Help Her Get to the Finish Line!

Paralegal Bootcamp

From Legal Assistant to Appalachian Trail Hiker: Kat Bells Inspiring Story! This week, I have a special guest on the showKat Bell, a legal assistant whos about to embark on an incredible journey! Shes putting her legal assistant career on pause to hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.

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Transitioning to Litigation from Another Practice Area

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you want to transfer to the litigation department at your firm, or you want to find a new position as a litigation paralegal even though you’ve been working in another practice area, how do you do that? Can you do that? The answer was an easy yes. It most definitely will help her do that. Make a List.

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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

I currently work for a reputable litigation firm that specializes in bankruptcy, business disputes, real estate, and family law. It is mostly litigation, and it is always busy at my firm! Every day looks a little different for me, depending on how busy our week is, but here is a day in the life of a litigation paralegal.

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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

Her dedication to excellence in the field is evident through her memberships with NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) and the ABA. A respected educator, Kai is also a popular instructor at UC Irvine’s Paralegal Program, where she teaches courses in corporate law, business law, introduction to law, and legal careers.

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A day in the life of a legal assistant

SimplyLawJobs

We recently caught up with Samantha Evans, a legal assistant who kindly shared what she does on an average day, her hopes for the future and advice for those looking to join the legal industry. As a legal assistant, I carry out research tasks for my team to save them time and to expand my knowledge. Career path .

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Courts Belong To The People: Tackling The Justice Gap With Sonja Ebron

Above The Law

In Season 10, Episode 4 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I had the privilege of speaking with Sonja Ebron, the co-founder and CEO of Courtroom5. Her platform empowers pro se litigants to navigate the labyrinth of civil litigation. But life had other plans, landing her in court as a self-represented litigant.