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What You Don’t Know About the Paralegal Job Market

The Estrin Report

Really, What are the hottest specialties for paralegals in 2023? does the paralegal field look like today? There are brand new areas for paralegals. As of this writing, according to Clio, the main areas of law that are growing are: cybersecurity, cannabis, labor, elder law, energy, IP, health, and student loan law.

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Top 7 Tips for Litigation Paralegals in 2024

Paralegal Bootcamp

Hopefully, they covered eFiling in your technology class in your paralegal certificate program. I developed a framework that I call the Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator Framework that started as a simple Venn diagram that had what I knew were three of the main categories. Be proactive. We have to decide.

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The Scarcity Mindset in the Paralegal Profession is Not Good for Anyone

Paralegal Bootcamp

If this is you – the one who is struggling to get clear direction or are new to the paralegal profession and you feel consistently unsure – you are not alone. If you’re thinking your paralegal certificate program forgot to mention a few things or didn’t prepare you to do your job – you are not alone. None of them do.

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6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career

Blackstone Career Institute

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) is one of the longest-standing paralegal organizations in the country. 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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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

Paralegal Bootcamp

It was in their FAQ for their paralegal certificate program. Yes, there is a difference between a legal assistant and a paralegal! For Paralegals Most paralegal positions require a minimum of an associate degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate.