article thumbnail

Ethics Meets Opportunity – How AI Can Propel Your Paralegal Career

Paralegal Bootcamp

As Ive been developing this new course, its bringing back some memories when back in 2010 I was telling litigation paralegals they needed to get up to speed on eDiscovery. For those who are new listeners and dont know what that means Lets say that youre a litigation paralegal working in a law firm that barely ever goes to trial.

article thumbnail

The Importance of Pro Bono Paralegal Work

NCBA

Blosser In the legal field, the term “pro bono” refers to legal services provided voluntarily and without payment. While most people think of attorneys when they hear about pro bono work, paralegals play an equally important role in providing these services.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Paralegals Can Avoid UPL

Paralegal Bootcamp

Paralegals can avoid the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) by becoming familiar with their state’s rules. Rules against UPL specify that paralegals (or anyone who is not licensed to practice law) cannot provide attorney-client services to people, among other prohibitions. Three Things Paralegals Should Avoid.

article thumbnail

Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

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. Oftentimes, public service is overlooked.

article thumbnail

Paralegal Project Management Tip

Paralegal Bootcamp

For this Fast-Track Friday tip, let’s look at one principle of project management that you can easily apply to any of your paralegal projects. Legal project management is the application of project management principles and practices to enhance the delivery of legal services. Example for a Litigation Paralegal.

article thumbnail

In and Out of Local Paralegal Services

LDA PRO

Paralegals are legal workers who are trained, educated, and have adequate knowledge of the law. Paralegals can perform every legal task as that of a lawyer till the point the government limits their allowance. Also, they are not permitted to do tasks like representing you in court or giving any legal advice.

article thumbnail

How to Opt for The Best Paralegal YOLO

LDA PRO

When we discuss paralegals, we have to understand their function, their role, and why they are important for any legal matters. Paralegals are considered an integral part of our legal system as they have several services to provide to lawyers. What are the knowledgeable things a paralegal YOLO needs to know? .