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? Paralegal Career Choice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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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. Technology always changes jobs and lawyers are always slow to move but this is definitely a game-changer.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 30, 2022

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Paralegals can bring immense value to their firms when they adopt the mindset and habits of a project manager. Employ systems Effective project managers – and effective paralegals – use systems at both the task and process level to achieve objectives efficiently. Consider the many technologies, systems, and processes you use every day.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating your career as a paralegal can come with its challenges. This paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything will answer questions from real paralegals who have run into their own roadblocks. How to Bridge the Gap This is a hard one to kick off our paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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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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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? 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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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

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? Her name is Ashley Stasewicz.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

Include your certifications, if any. If you are a paralegal, DO NOT – state that you are a Certified Paralegal unless you took and passed the NALA certification exam. Chances are more likely that are you earned a Paralegal Certificate. State: Paralegal Certificate, not Certified Paralegal.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Additional career planning and development blogs can be explored at [link] To learn more about starting or progressing in a paralegal career visit Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) at www.paralegal.edu. Her career has been guided by a focus on developing strategic partnerships that facilitate school growth and student opportunity.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

Microsoft Office is a widely used program among law firms in the United States, and if used to its full potential, Outlook can be an extremely useful tool in your paralegal career. I’ve seen way too many paralegals who have hundreds (if not thousands) of unread emails, junk mail, and personal mail floating around their inboxes.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JULY 23, 2019

Paralegals were enthusiastically involved and traveled from all over the country to join in on the educational fun. As for the CIA’s part, they were actively recruiting paralegals from the conference to be in the Office of General Counsel which is responsible for advising the director of the CIA.

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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? None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. That’s because back then there really was no such thing as a paralegal. Probably not. But let’s try. Listen Below!

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

They are independent contractors or employees who work and use technology to deliver services. I worked as a paralegal “in-house” for 11-years, she says, “and although I found it very rewarding, I chose a different career path as a paralegal in the wireless telecommunications industry for about one-year. Compliance Paralegal.

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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-Edu.Org

MARCH 4, 2025

But choosing a paralegal program that truly boosts your career can feel overwhelming, especially when online learning options pop up left and right. Let me explain how you can figure out which online paralegal programs deserve your attention and how they can help you gain the skills you need. Why Study Paralegal Programs Online?

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