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Five Ways to Make Speaking Engagements Pay Off

Attorney at Work

Would the chamber of commerce like you to speak to small business owners about the “Top 10 Intellectual Property Worries for Small Businesses”? Next, consider how your speech might be tweaked to appeal to a slightly different audience. Perhaps you automate a questionnaire they can complete themselves on your website.

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Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose

The Estrin Report

There was always a new paralegal that could be hired or another lawyer graduating from law school. The person interviews with you and a paralegal. Second Interview (2 candidates) Paralegal $175.00 Discuss candidates Paralegal $175.00 5000 businesses, CEOs and small business owners. 600 $180,000.00

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Are You Riding the Horse in the Direction It Is Going?

The Estrin Report

On a less severe topic, I frequently come across litigation paralegals who refuse to stay on top of technology and then wonder why they are not getting a job. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year award and a Los Angeles Paralegal Association Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient She is a former administrator at an AmLaw 100 firm and Sr.

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Killing The Perfectionist Attorney: Fretzin’s 5 Hacks For Effective Decision-Making

Above The Law

With over a decade of experience in employment law, she primarily advises small business owners. Hiring a paralegal: Tell me about the best work environment youve experienced. Laura is a sophisticated and well-regarded lawyer practicing in Chicago’s North Shore.

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5 ways a virtual family law paralegal can take your practice to the next level

Lawfecta

A virtual paralegal can be a great asset to your firm. What is a virtual paralegal. The virtual paralegal is a rather new concept in the remote workforce. Benefits and cost comparison of hiring a virtual paralegal. Key benefits of hiring a virtual family law paralegal. These expenses include: Payroll fees.

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March 2020 Newsletter

Lawfecta

The post March 2020 Newsletter appeared first on Virtual Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Assistant Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses. Check out Lawfecta’s 2020 March Newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter.

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How to Prepare a 1099 for Attorney Fees and Settlements

MyCase

In addition to traditional contractors, attorneys and law firms often work with other types of businesses that may require 1099 reporting, such as: Legal support services: Payments to independent attorneys, paralegals, process servers, stenographers, private investigators, and similar professionals for services provided.