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Balancing the Scales: Strategies for Addressing Pay Compression in Law Firms

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Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. The firm had been seeking a litigation paralegal for months. Additionally, this is a firm with low turnover and just a nice place to work. Be aware, staff in law firms are above average in intelligence.

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Attorney Sued For ‘Quiet Quitting’ Her Law Firm Job Now Seeks Sanctions

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The "quiet quitting"/discrimination litigation is heating up. The post Attorney Sued For ‘Quiet Quitting’ Her Law Firm Job Now Seeks Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law.

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How Attorneys Can Use Legal Data for Strategic Law Firm Positioning

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Using legal data for strategic law firm planning is no longer reserved for BigLaw. This allows firms to find new business opportunities and better understand their real market share. But what’s even more important for law firms is to see this happening in real-time.

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Top 7 Tips for Litigation Paralegals in 2024

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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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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. It is mostly litigation, and it is always busy at my firm! This is usually the most peaceful time of the day in the life of a litigation paralegal before the storm starts.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

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I started my legal journey years ago in hopes of being an attorney one day. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Most attorneys are highly stressed and expect you to be their left hand. Here are 10 Things Attorneys Look for in a Paralegal. Ask Questions.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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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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