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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

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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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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

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I currently work for a reputable litigation firm that specializes in bankruptcy, business disputes, real estate, and family law. We receive many partition cases, and I am most experienced in partition/real estate and bankruptcy cases. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Meet the Author.

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Adding Value to the Firm – Are you in or Out?

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Prior to working with Estrin, Nora was a civil litigation paralegal for more than 20 years in the areas of practice such as business, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and later as a workers’ compensation paralegal for 6 years. She a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA).

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6 Ways to Expand Your Paralegal Education

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And what would a paralegal do if they wanted to delve into that deeper and wider realm of ice? Most paralegals have at least an associate’s degree or a certificate in paralegal studies. [1] Merrell, MBA, ACP, has been a real estate and finance paralegal for over 20 years. Meet the Author.

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Managing Clients and Their Expectations

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Whether you are working on a complex litigation case or a simple real estate transaction, your role as a paralegal is essential to the overall success of the legal process and the satisfaction of your clients. She first joined Bay Immigration as a Senior Immigration Paralegal in 2019.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

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I wish you the best in your first year as a litigation paralegal and hope these tips help you. Noor Haleem is a litigation paralegal at a real estate, bankruptcy, family, and business litigation firm. Meet the Author. Noor worked as a marketing assistant and funding coordinator for several different law firms.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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Noor Haleem is a litigation paralegal at a real estate, bankruptcy, family, and business litigation firm. She started her legal career at Cuyamaca College where she majored in Paralegal Studies and studied business and psychology at San Diego State University. Meet the Author.

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