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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

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. Shelia Grela Litigation Paralegal Sheila Grela is a Senior Litigation Paralegal and an advanced certified paralegal (ACP) in eDiscovery.

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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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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp. I wish you the best in your first year as a litigation paralegal and hope these tips help you. L EARN MORE.

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Graduation Virtual Live Stream - February 22, 2025

Paralegal.edu

Born in Ecuador and raised in New York City, Elisa holds an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Elisa has over 28 years of legal experience, with a comprehensive background in ethics, compliance, investigations, litigation, and transactional matters.

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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Free Strategy Guidebook for New Litigation Paralegals Are you ready to fast-track your litigation paralegal career?! If you’re ready to seize this opportunity and thrive as a litigation paralegal, sign up below, and get started now! I recommend, at the minimum, obtaining an associate degree.