Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

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. What is a Government Paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

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 Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

As society shifts and the need for lawyers to work faster and smarter grows, it becomes increasingly important that lawyers are able to nurture partnerships with freelance paralegals and legal assistants. For one, legal assistants focus solely on administrative work, clearing up time for lawyers to focus on other tasks.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 13, 2022

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. I see that all too often.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

If such a meme depicted a paralegal’s education, the visible tip of the iceberg would represent the formal, foundational education and essential working skills of that paralegal. . These are the qualifications that clients, attorneys, and other professionals see in day-to-day interactions with the paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2021

9 TED Talks For Paralegals. We’ve rounded up nine Ted Talks for Paralegals that you should be watching (not all at once!). They don’t all have to do with the legal profession because paralegal career development doesn’t just mean gaining more knowledge and skills about your particular practice area.

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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 some Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Have you ever been asked to give a presentation to other paralegals or legal assistants? You know, one of those CLE companies calls you or reaches out on LinkedIn and says we would love to have you do a training session on a litigation or real estate topic. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? Opportunities Arise.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I could get most of the paper where it belonged but quickly realized that each day in my paralegal career, even more paper was sure to follow. Paralegals are often drowning in paper, and it’s usually the last thing on our to-do lists. I’ve come to think that is some serious holy paralegal advice. DIRECTION. YOUR INBOX.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Paralegal Lessons Learned Working With Clients and Teams.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

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. Will this happen to paralegals? The paralegal position will begin to look different.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As paralegals, we often get difficult cases and even more difficult opposing counsel. We all know that paralegals work in an industry where stress is par for the course. This difficult boss can be an attorney, office manager, or maybe even a paralegal manager. Tips for Improving the Situation When You Work for a Difficult Boss.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. 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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework that I developed a while ago when I was outlining the curriculum for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp program. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The time it takes to become a paralegal can range from 6 months to 4 years. It depends on three factors: 1) whether or not you already have a college degree, 2) what area of the country you live in, and 3) where you want to work as a paralegal after you get the certificate. Read our article on How to Spot a Paralegal Program Scam.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2022

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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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. My Start as a Paralegal Q. I didn’t know I was going to be a paralegal initially.

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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? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. I made a huge impact on my firm from an idea learned at a Paralegal conference. Forensic investigations were new and hot with respect to the litigation discovery process.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

This linguistic relic perpetuates a caste system within legal support roles, unjustly positioning certain professionals as secondary to the omnipotent “lawyer” The use of “non-lawyer” is not merely a matter of semantics; it’s a symptom of a broader issue within the legal profession.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 11, 2023

Listen to this paralegal training below! If you’re a paralegal working in a firm that bills time to clients, then drafting billable time entries is part of your job, part of your “actual” work the same way that getting that contract drafted or that brief e-filed. Learn more about the important numbers for paralegal billable hours.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 30, 2023

Also, as attorneys (and by extension paralegals) we are taught that our job is to win – and often that leads to the misconception that every conversation or subject is a battle to be won. As a litigation paralegal the gravity of correct documents, order, and cadence plays toward a successful presentation for the attorney.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our partners NALP, the longest running professional membership body for paralegals in England, have gained an insight into the lives of their members and how they have been affected by the pandemic and lockdown generally. . The role of a paralegal within the firm . Other sectors of the legal industry .

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If you are a paralegal, legal assistant or legal professional without a manager title, you must be paid overtime, even if it’s only for 15 minutes. When you hear things such as “just need a good trial lawyer or paralegal” or “typical legal assistant responsibilities”, a red flag should go up immediately.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal. Most, if not all, attorneys have paralegals, or someone that does all the work of a paralegal, without whom it would be extremely difficult to deliver legal services; as they do various jobs that make the law properly administered.

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SimplyLawJobs

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

I am a legal assistant working at a multi-claimant legal US firm specialising in commercial, employment and consumer class action litigation. As I work on group litigation cases, I work with large volumes of data in my day-to-day job. Day in the life of a legal assistant. As with any.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 25, 2020

Take a look: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal - Must have at least 2 yrs. Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Firm - Must speak fluent Spanish Intake Paralegal - Personal Injury Firm - Must speak fluent Spanish Receptionist - Must speak fluent Spanish Class Action Attorneys - work remotely - Must have Class Action exp.

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Blackstone Career Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The correspondence Paralegal certificate program has been curated to serve the inmate population in a way that is accessible, affordable, and applicable to students who are seeking ways to learn new skills and implement positive changes in their life. Any questions about these courses can be directed to an admissions advisor.

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Blackstone Career Institute

JULY 17, 2024

A Certificate in Legal Research to Advance in Your Paralegal Career Legal research is a fundamental skill for any paralegal, enabling them to support attorneys, draft documents, and ensure that all legal proceedings are well-informed and accurate.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Controlling and tracking litigation costs, from depositions to expert witness fees, needs careful oversight to keep client budgets intact and to ensure profitability. Modern tools and techniques are making this process more efficient and accurate , giving attorneys a clear financial picture at every stage of litigation.

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DigitalParalegalServices

JANUARY 28, 2016

What Does A Paralegal Do At Trial (Series). Most paralegals never get the chance to go inside a courtroom. That fact may be lost on most of the legal population. That could be because their cases never go to trial, or because the attorney may not realize how helpful a paralegal can be during pre-trial and trial.

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DigitalParalegalServices

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I keep reading and hearing about virtual paralegals and virtual assistants as affordable options, but I wonder: Where can I find virtual support which meets the needs of my law practice?”. You probably know at least one other attorney who has used a freelance, temp, or virtual paralegal. Paralegal Professional Associations.

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LexBlog

AUGUST 9, 2019

The “S” word in the Paralegal Profession. Paralegals assume a variety of roles in the workplace, and many do the jobs of three or more people. In this article, we take a look at paralegal salaries by state in 2019, and the influential factors behind the figures. Top 5 States with the Highest Paralegal Salaries.

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Connor Reporting

DECEMBER 20, 2019

If you’re in the business of litigation, scheduling depositions is one of those repetitive, mundane tasks that is part of the job. Whether you’re a paralegal or legal assistant who assists multiple attorneys or solo-practitioner attorney without support staff, it is a task that can take a significant amount of your weekly or daily time.

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Patently O

MARCH 13, 2022

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ) – Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant. Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ) – Patent Prosecution Paralegal. Klarquist – Litigation/IPR Associate. The Webb Law Firm – Lateral Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys. . – Mechanical Engineering Patent Attorney or Agent.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much.

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