Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2022

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you ready to fast-track your paralegal career? These 10 paralegal tips will help you stand out at your firm and accelerate your paralegal career. Remember that Attorneys are not the Grammar Police One thing that I didn’t realize is that a lot of paralegals will do their drafts and not finish the edits.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When I first started studying at Paralegal school, I was excited yet overwhelmed. Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. Get tips on improving your paralegal writing skills. Learn the 7 C’s of Communication for Paralegals. If you feel the same now, don’t worry.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? If that’s not possible, or if you’re new to the paralegal profession and wondering what the attorneys are expecting from you, here is a brief overview of what makes a great paralegal in the eyes of most attorneys.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. It would be best if you remembered that as a paralegal, you will encounter all kinds of people in the world with various situations and needs.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 1, 2023

This one’s for you, Paralegal Mom! I spent the next few years earning my degrees and paralegal certificate and getting married and having a few more babies. It opened the door to a hallway of opportunities and my paralegal career began. Time Management as a Paralegal Mom They say you see time through your children.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When I was starting out, many people told me that I will need a few years of experience being a legal assistant/secretary and/or a paralegal degree before landing a paralegal position. Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. Here are Paralegal Interview Questions to be Prepared For.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. One thing about being a paralegal is that it has a lot to do with making good judgment calls.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 1, 2022

As a Paralegal, there are an exciting number of opportunities available to make extra income, or even start your very own business as a mobile notary! I went back to school, became a Certified Paralegal, and started my own freelance business. I primarily deal in real estate closings. Mobile notary skills. Meet the Author.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Paralegals often initiate or respond to dozens of emails, instant messages, and other electronic communications daily. Fortunately, there are methods, like the paralegal checklist below, and proper email etiquette , that will help reduce your exposure to these risks. Communications Launch Checklist. Recipients.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Have you ever been asked to give a presentation to other paralegals or legal assistants? You know, one of those CLE companies calls you or reaches out on LinkedIn and says we would love to have you do a training session on a litigation or real estate topic. When I was a paralegal, I was asked to give a presentation a few times.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 20, 2023

We hear this all the time: you should be a proactive paralegal! This week I’m giving you a sneak peek of an important lesson I teach in our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp that opens on January 30! What Does It Mean To Be a Proactive Paralegal? ” She said, “I don’t work for paralegals.

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. Here are 10 Things Attorneys Look for in a Paralegal. Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp. Here are 3 Pro Tips for Paralegal Time Management. Ask Questions.

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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

JULY 24, 2020

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. As paralegals, you’re already working as project managers, even if it’s not in an official capacity. How can we apply the triple constraints of project management to your paralegal projects?

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Law firms and in-house legal departments are coming at us with request upon request upon request (ok, you get it) for corporate paralegals all over the country. How does that affect you as a corporate paralegal? In many firms, a paralegal is a paralegal is a paralegal – no career growth. Honest, I haven’t.

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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

JUNE 13, 2022

If you want to transfer to the litigation department at your firm, or you want to find a new position as a litigation paralegal even though you’ve been working in another practice area, how do you do that? She started her paralegal career three years ago as a commercial real estate paralegal, and she does not enjoy what she’s doing.

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LDA PRO

JANUARY 18, 2022

You might have heard of paralegal services, who they are, their basic duties, and how they do it. Paralegals are the first partners before proceeding with a case against anything, you have to share everything to draft you with the best document you could present to the court and the one against you. Real Estate.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Great paralegals tend to have qualities like attention to detail, organization, and time management. But I believe that a great paralegal also can see beyond self-doubt and fear to be able to tackle anything head-on.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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. In this blog, we will be discussing different types of local paralegal services, and how one would benefit from them.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Client management is a crucial aspect of a paralegal’s job. Paralegals must effectively communicate with clients and manage their expectations throughout the legal process to maintain a positive and productive relationship. Learn the 7 C’s of Paralegal Communication Skills.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If yes, then the only right person is a Paralegal. Paralegals are a kind of personal assistant in the matter of legal and personalized legislative issues like divorces. A paralegal is a certified legal authority you can use for any kind of legislative paperwork. Does a Paralegal file a divorce paper? It’s quite in-depth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Find out if you have the foundational technology skills to be successful in your paralegal career. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I wanted to expand my knowledge as a paralegal and to do that I would have to start over somewhere new. WATCH NOW 1.

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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 4, 2022

You just landed your first paralegal job at a local personal injury firm. I’ll also share a checklist of things you can do when you’re starting out as a personal injury paralegal, and you’re not sure where to even get started. A valuable personal injury paralegal is a paralegal who knows not only the law but also the medicine.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Estrin was founder of the Paralegal Knowledge Institute , an online CLE organization. She publishes the prestigious digital magazine, KNOW , the Magazine for Paralegals , and is the former Editor-in-Chief of Sue , the Magazine for Women Litigators. She is CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing , a nationwide staffing organization.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As someone who has made the transition in my own career, I wanted to share insights on the key differences between being a paralegal and a paralegal manager and how you can get started today on that transition if it’s something you hope to do in your career. ​ How I Became a Paralegal Manager. Well, that was me.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

If you haven’t done any paralegal pro bono work, you could be missing out. Paralegal pro bono work can reap many benefits for your paralegal career as it opens the door to unique experiences, allows you to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and lets you gain new skills and exposure to more cases. A Unique Opportunity.

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One job qualification that may help you land your dream paralegal position is being certified as a Notary Public. If you are a paralegal who practices real estate law or business law, concepts such as legal descriptions, mortgages, liens, and Acts of Sale will be familiar to you. Louisiana is not one of those states.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. I made a huge impact on my firm from an idea learned at a Paralegal conference. When I was a litigation paralegal, I attended one of the annual LAPA (Los Angeles Paralegal Association) October Conferences.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. You can become a generalist or specialize in a legal specialty such as bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, estate planning or corporate. Firms often hire virtual assistants to save money.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’ve been in our community for a while, you know I was a paralegal manager before I started my company, Paralegal Boot Camp. I learned some things as a manager that I wish I knew when I was a paralegal, and I want to share some of those things with you in this article. Here are 6 Paralegal Tips to Reduce Stress.

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