Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. How Working in the Field Helped Me Acquire Practical Skills 1. If you feel the same now, don’t worry.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each practice area operates differently, and a lack of centralized organization can amplify stress and inefficiency. Balancing multiple practice areas means grappling with a variety of demands that can stretch even the most experienced teams. Without a unified strategy, these varying demands can overwhelm teams.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Attention to Detail Problem-solving Technology Skills Proactive Mindset Professionalism Time Management Research Skills Strong Work Ethic Communication Skills Organization Skills. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? Pro Tip from an Attorney.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Building and managing processes is the key to managing a successful business. Even if attorneys have been reticent to adopt processes into their business models. And, that’s the root of your case management process. If you’re a personal injury attorney, make those disbursements.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

Even if you’re not new to the litigation practice area, this would help because it can also be a method that you use to get up to speed fast on any new cases. You’ll be able to manage all of the information. And yet, that’s exactly what you have to do to properly manage the cases.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

Professional Development and Training Manager. Project Manager for legal support vendor. Maybe you’ve been a litigation paralegal for several years (or corporate paralegal, real estate paralegal…fill in any practice area here) and you’re looking for a career change. Pro Bono Program Coordinator.

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LawSites

MAY 13, 2021

Even so, most firms plan to increase their budgets for technology and process software and adopt more cloud-based technologies, the survey reports. The survey drew responses from 201 business and legal professionals at firms worldwide, ranging in size from 25 to more than 500 attorneys. ” Of the remainder, 7.5%

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. Many attorneys still prefer paper files and will continue doing so for a while. However, other attorneys are embracing new technologies that help them streamline their workflows and reduce costs.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to clarify that what I’m going to be discussing are habits, not skills or traits. You could take some courses on mind-reading so that you know what the attorney is thinking.

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

People manage and execute many of their day-to-day activities online – whether on their phones or on a laptop or other device. As Chicago criminal defense attorney Kimber A. Russell put it, “It’s getting overwhelming that clients now really expect 24/7 availability regardless of how we set expectations.”

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

She was one of my first new hires after taking on a paralegal manager position in 2004. It was paralegals like Kim who made my job as a manager so much easier. You can fast-track your career with our 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Litigation Paralegal! Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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CARET Legal

JULY 19, 2024

Law firm management software with an integrated legal calendar system helps you take control of your deadlines, minimize the risk of errors, and ultimately, conquer your fear of malpractice. Enter law firm management software and its integrated legal calendar system. Courts have little patience for missed deadlines.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As Stephen Embry reported last year , law firms seem to still be in a belt-tightening phase when it comes to investing in litigation support software on the other end of the pandemic. The rest of the respondents (33%) are at firms with more than 50 attorneys (13% have more than 500 attorneys).

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As the world emerges from a pandemic that forced the world to change, many lawyers are questioning whether the technological changes we have made in our practices will be permanent or revert to past habits. Are firms continuing to adopt cloud-based software for their remote workers? What new software products are growing in use?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. The silver lining of 2020,” I wrote, “is that we have been forced to consider changes that were long overdue and then given the opportunity to implement those changes.”. This year, my report is tainted by a degree of pessimism.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 18, 2024

Unlike traditional attorneys, they don’t represent clients in court but offer guidance on navigating the legal system, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. Legal consulting encompasses various areas, such as corporate law, intellectual property law , employment law , and real estate law.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Practice Management report is sponsored by MyCase. The ABA 2021 Legal Technology Survey Report analyzes hardware firms are currently using, the utilization of e-books by firms, and provides a multitude of analyses around software. Every Wednesday, we’ll be posting a new report from one of our experts, so stay tuned!

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The Estrin Report

MAY 30, 2021

The other day, I placed a senior attorney at a very large non-profit organization. Work life changed – working remotely is no longer considered taboo; flexible work schedules seem to produce more work product; On the other hand, these changes have been happening for a very long time. The company was seeking a Director/Corporate Secretary.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What with COVID, the economy and the day-to-challenges of practicing law and managing a firm, it’s been a tough three years. Small Law Firms survey conducted by Thomson Reuters, in collaboration with the American Bar Association’s Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. So says the 2022 State of U.S.

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MyCase

JULY 29, 2021

We love to learn about their practices and share their stories and secrets of success with you whether in webinars , customer testimonials , or on this blog. In today’s post you’ll learn about attorney Chris Huether and his Minnesota-based immigration law firm, Huether & Luethner, Ltd. Chris, welcome.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Traction: We are adding about 25 people a day as registrants, having fully launched in late October 2023, and have begun demos with attorneys. Once you have done so, you can FIND THE BALLOT HERE. DEADLINE FOR VOTING IS FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 2023, AT 11:45 P.M. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation.

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LawSites

AUGUST 23, 2021

With degrees in both law and business from the University of Chicago, Armstrong was previously CEO of Grace Hill , a company that provides software for owners and operators of real estate properties. He ended up going into private practice. She also co-founded and was CEO of Lily Pod, a smart baby monitor company.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Rick is passionate about helping injured workers and has been recognized consecutive years by Super Lawyers Magazine as a top-rated attorney in his field, an honor reserved for only 5% of Georgia attorneys. Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? You are a successful attorney. – Chere Estrin. Compassion.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

If you run a law practice and need qualified leads who are eager to find your firm, Google Ads is a great way to start. Think: high competition, managing keyword selection, and calculating return on investment (ROI). High competition Practice areas like personal injury law are the most competitive niches in Google Search.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next. Often, the impact was largely dependent on firm size, geographic location(s), practice area(s), and, of course, technology readiness. Article By NICOLE BLACK on April 29, 2021 at 12:45 PM Originally published on AboveTheLaw.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next. Often, the impact was largely dependent on firm size, geographic location(s), practice area(s), and, of course, technology readiness. Article By NICOLE BLACK on April 29, 2021 at 12:45 PM Originally published on AboveTheLaw.

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CosmoLex

MARCH 17, 2025

Using effective law firm social media marketing practices not only gives your brand an edge in client acquisition but will ensure your business stays in the minds of potential and existing clients, impacting trust, referrals, and retention. Right now, there are over 5.2 billion social media users worldwide. But it doesnt have to be.

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LawSites

JANUARY 25, 2022

Since its formal launch in June 2020 , Lexicon has taken a unique approach to providing a solution to lawyers’ practice management needs. With the market for practice management software already crowded, a key way Lexicon distinguishes itself is by tightly integrating its software with complementary service offerings.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

There are so many different factors when considering whether or not it’s worth it to become a litigation paralegal, including the size of the law firm you work for and the attorney you work with at that firm. A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

But, we understand that knowing where to get started with automation can be a real challenge — one that often leads to delays in implementing automation in general. Workflow Automation Opportunities by Practice Area Tasks within a workflow, practice area, and law firm, will undoubtedly vary.

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LexBlog

JUNE 5, 2011

The task of a real estate lawyer is not an easy feat. It entails excellent management skills in order for him or her to efficiently perform their key functions. Aside from these concerns, another problem that real estate lawyers have to face today, is simply remaining in business. Conducting property surveys.

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LexBlog

JUNE 5, 2011

The task of a real estate lawyer is not an easy feat. It entails excellent management skills in order for him or her to efficiently perform their key functions. Aside from these concerns, another problem that real estate lawyers have to face today, is simply remaining in business. Conducting property surveys.

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LawSites

AUGUST 29, 2022

There are just too many places to go and too many windows to check, a situation that practically guarantees you are going to miss something.” The most common way of achieving interoperability is through application programming interfaces, or APIs, which is software that allows one application to speak to another. and the U.S.,

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CosmoLex

JULY 22, 2024

Properly managing IOLTA accounts is crucial to maintaining ethical standards and complying with legal requirements. Streamlining IOLTA trust account management is essential for regulatory compliance. Lawyers often need to manage client funds for various purposes, including retainers, settlement proceeds, court fees, and other expenses.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 14, 2025

To improve productivity and profitability for their law firms, many attorneys have adopted legal project management (LPM) principles and tools. Of course, improving client experiences and outcomes is integral for a practice's success, but implementing LPM requires insight into how it works and affects your law firm.

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LawSites

JANUARY 25, 2022

Since its formal launch in June 2020 , Lexicon has taken a unique approach to providing a solution to lawyers’ practice management needs. With the market for practice management software already crowded, a key way Lexicon distinguishes itself is by tightly integrating its software with complementary service offerings.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. TFLA provides to family attorneys a simple and yet profound case management system to improve law office management, efficiency, quality of work, and help provide peace of mind to the family law practitioner.

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