Above The Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When my divorce sent me back to work and my kids back to brick-and-mortar schools, college tuition payments looming large, I started my own family law practice from scratch in a new city, far from home, where I pretty much knew nobody. I was used to it, though. But wow, did I work a lot! It was all I knew.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Clair Long, owner of a law firm in Illinois, what are some of the top skills or traits that you look for in paralegals that you also look for in your associates? Olivia purchased that paralegal training program years ago, and she also put a few of her law clerks (associates in training) through the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp.

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Above The Law

APRIL 21, 2025

While Pras doesn’t have to worry about disbarment, he is currently fighting a corruption case that could land him 22 years in prison. Maybe he can join a Family Business ? Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2022

Immigration attorneys face a variety of challenges when it comes to efficiently managing their day-to-day activities. Tasks like handling the lengthy form filling process, communicating effectively with clients, and accepting payment for all that hard work can be difficult when not managed correctly.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 19, 2022

Here is what you need to know about law firm profits. Here is the equation for your P&L: Profit is the number the Internal Revenue Service uses to calculate your annual taxes. How Should You Divide Your Law Firm Profits? I ran my family’s law firm before I started my company — I was basically the CFO.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Legal Research and Writing In my first year of studying Paralegal Studies, my school provided us with Westlaw/LexisNexis (legal research software) that we used for legal research purposes. Understanding Legal Procedures I was exposed to multiple areas of law such as Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Business law, etc.,

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 2, 2022

It’s hard to start a law firm. There are a lot of moving pieces and a steep learning curve — especially on the management side. You could pay down a chunk of debt each month — or you could pay down some debt and take more money home to your family. And let’s face it, the only way a law firm makes money is to bill hours.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 14, 2025

Be in the know We constantly read that one of the keys to being a rock star paralegal is to stay up to date on laws, rules, and recent precedent-setting court cases. This includes continuing your education and making sure you know where rules, laws, or regulations stand in your practice area. LEARN MORE 2. But this is 2025.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In contrast, one person often can be a gatekeeper of sorts for a number of prospective targets, such as: Wealth management professionals for estate planners. Valuation advisors for family lawyers. City planners for land-use lawyers. Follow us on Twitter @attnyatwork. Accountants for business lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

So what are some of the best online business development options lawyers have been using, and that you could be using too? Our practice management and technology experts have some tips. Something useful to the readers, like this: Five things to know if your landlord is trying to (fill in the blank).

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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. This can be a deeply fulfilling experience as you see the results of your hard work and dedication.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Many paralegals work in practice areas where cases have deep personal importance to their clients. It is only fair that clients are emotional about their cases. However, emotional clients can complicate cases. Working with clients to parse out the facts about their case is a fundamental function of paralegals.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gone are the days when a law firm might only have a secondary income from a related business, such as a title company. Now, law firms and lawyers are moonlighting as business development consultants, app developers, coaches of all kinds, continuing education providers, and fiction and nonfiction authors. Creative Writing With J.W.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 25, 2021

A time like this will inspire many lawyers and staff members to take a family road trip, spend time off at a nearby beach town, or hop a plane to a farther-away dream spot. Reid Trautz: Plan Your Vacation Using Technology. Use your calendaring and project management tools to help make it happen. Bon voyage!

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. It is unlikely they will expand into new practice areas such as immigration, family law, criminal defense, debt collection, and eviction matters.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 23, 2022

The work of a paralegal or secretary is oftentimes not time-bound because we work to meet the goals and workload of our law firms. Although our boundaries can feel less defined, it is important to create a barrier or separation from the stress and pressure of our working environments for the sake of ourselves and our families.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. You will likely make a higher salary if you go to work for a larger law firm, but the problem is that it’s harder to get that job at a larger law firm.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

When you think of organizational skills for lawyers, you probably think first of the physical things: an uncluttered office, pristine case files, and the ability to find exactly what you’re looking for exactly when you need it. Then I return to the writing project or use a scheduled block of time to return calls or emails.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 15, 2022

Which apps and connectivity tools do you use to stay productive and focused — and are they working? Having entered the second quarter of 2022, more than a few of us are wondering whether to upgrade our productivity toolbox. Plus I can share notebooks with family, friends or colleagues to avoid unending email scavenger hunts.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp Are you still waiting for on-the-job training that takes you through each phase of a litigation case and shows you what you can do to support your attorneys? Be a sponge and know the ins and outs of your legal field, from case law to court procedures. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 26, 2022

Nonetheless, it remains the most widely used social platform for B2B businesses. According to the survey, 68% of in-house counsel use LinkedIn regularly for professional purposes, from networking with colleagues to connecting with outside counsel and finding professional and business-related news. Your Background Photo.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By leveraging case management software, automation, and secure compliance features, family law attorneys can enhance their approach to financial reporting in child support cases. Case management software offers family law attorneys an efficient way to categorize, store, and retrieve financial documents with ease.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

One of them is the case of Australian academics and politicians who were once invited to attend a conference overseas, with the organizers covering all the expenses. The head of ASIO pointed out in his speech that he decided to declassify this foreign espionage case for two main reasons.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It will be a little hard to remember updates on cases when you handle 5+ attorneys and 100+ cases. Doe case and you have never done it before. First, go to the firm’s templates, and use one as a guide. Use your resources before you ask. Use it as an opportunity to be more careful. Ask Questions.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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. Here are 3 Pro Tips for Paralegal Time Management. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It was my first day working at a law firm and I spent it in the filing room. I became conflicted with this idea of not using paper. Second, you can manage a paper file and still be environmentally responsible. This is especially important in paralegal case management. YOUR INBOX. Personal Injury Paralegal.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

Instead of the standard Partner at XYZ Law Firm, consider something more engaging, like: Business Litigation Attorney | Helping Companies Resolve Complex Disputes Efficiently Estate Planning Lawyer | Guiding Families Through Generational Wealth Strategies This small tweak clarifies your value and improves searchability.

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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! ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION? ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Use your work computer from home. Software like TeamViewer allows us to access our work desktops or laptops from our personal devices at home. In this program, we can use our devices remotely, receiving visuals and sounds as if we were just there. TeamViewer/AnyDesk.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Traditional manual methods can often leave attorneys overwhelmed, particularly when managing high caseloads. Traditional manual methods can often leave attorneys overwhelmed, particularly when managing high caseloads. Automated tools help attorneys manage large workloads without compromising on quality.

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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

MARCH 3, 2023

They’re not going to catch the wrong bar number in the signature line or the wrong case number, even in the case caption. Once you master the technology your team is currently using, you should also be on the lookout for trends in your practice area. You probably use a Steno pad. Things like that.

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JURIST

JULY 29, 2024

Clashes between students and police intensified , with law enforcement using tear gas, rubber bullets, and smoke grenades to disperse stone-throwing protesters. In a particularly significant incident, the Department of Disaster Management building was set on fire, affecting an adjacent data center.

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Knackly

APRIL 25, 2025

Others didnt want to be tied to MyCases full practice management platform just to use document automation. That’s why weve put together the best Woodpecker alternatives that offer law firms and legal professionals powerful automation without locking you into a full software suite. Why Look for a Woodpecker Alternative?

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

International Judicial Cooperation (IJC) and advanced technologies redefine Private International Law (PIL) in a globalized world. Keywords: private international law, international judicial cooperation, new technologies, videoconferencing, direct judicial communications, Smart contracts, and Blockchain. 162, dated August 3, 2015.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 11, 2022

. ‘Tis the season for legal technology predictions, which are entertaining but seldom useful. For example, Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of 2021 captures the zeitgeist of what’s on the minds of small law firms. You can also use Trellis to track cases of interest via email alerts.

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MyCase

MAY 20, 2021

For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. The fact of the matter is that your cases are not as special as you think they are. Convenience is the driving factor for consumer decision-making in the modern economy. over and over again.

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