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. Federal Government 5%. Meet the Author.

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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. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) as well as a Paralegal Certificate in Paralegal Studies from University of La Verne, College of Law.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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NCBA

MAY 3, 2023

By the Communications Committee Jennifer is a Certified Paralegal in North Carolina and South Carolina and has been a paralegal for 25 years. She also received her Advanced Certified Paralegal Certification in Trial Practice, Land Use, and Real Property through the National Association of Legal Assistants.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

The earnings of a litigation paralegal can vary widely, with factors such as location, years of experience, size and prestige of the firm, and the type of litigation influencing the salary. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants was $56,230 in 2021.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

My name is Christina West, and I was a personal injury paralegal for six years. I’m currently working as a real estate legal assistant, learning to be a real estate paralegal. My husband and I have five wonderful kids and we love spending time exploring the world.

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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. To me, that was quite disappointing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Your attorney knocks on your door and explains that his legal assistant is out sick today, and he needs to urgently get some things out the door to a client before tomorrow’s closing. You didn’t even complete your paralegal certificate, as you stated in the education section of your resume. Can you help?

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

The most common ethnicity of paralegals is White (59.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Black or African American (9.2%) and Asian (5.7%). Paralegals are most in-demand in New York, NY. About 45,800 openings for paralegals and legal assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you are looking for the best organizations to join as a paralegal to boost your career, you’ve come to the right place. We break down the top six paralegal organizations below: 1. NALA was founded in 1975, and has become known as one of the top paralegal organizations mainly thanks to its educational programs and certifications.

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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 Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

Legal assistant can be an alternative title to a paralegal, but there is a difference. I really think that with a paralegal certificate, and it’s not just because I was a paralegal, your career options are literally unlimited. Here’s why continuing education for paralegals is important.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 24, 2023

Here are some paralegal professional development tips for you. Apply Everywhere I applied for every legal assistant or receptionist position I could find, even if it wasn’t my first choice. She continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College earning her Paralegal Certificate in 2017.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Recently, I was coaching a senior legal assistant who was about to receive her paralegal certificate on how to ask for an increase. She had 12 years of experience at the firm and during that time, had performed a small number of paralegal assignments. Requesting an outrageous pay raise. You just don’t.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Blackstone Career Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For example, if you are detail-oriented with an interest in helping people, you may want to look into becoming a paralegal. To read about a formerly incarcerated individual taking Blackstone’s online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program , click here.

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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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Blackstone Career Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Blackstone Career Institute (BCI) offers a correspondence Paralegal certificate program for incarcerated individuals at a reasonable cost, and sponsorship is an option. Information regarding sponsoring an incarcerated individual for BCI’s Paralegal Certificate program is available for interested friends or loved ones.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And it’s on a topic that I find very interesting since I have a business that provides paralegal training after they get their paralegal certificate. I think that’s amazing, especially when you go back to, you’re not a lawyer, so you can’t teach a paralegal. There are a lot of legal tasks.

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