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The Main Event: Three Important Calendar Management Tips for Lawyers

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Most attorneys should probably be ruled by their calendars, with law practices running on deadlines. That’s especially true for litigation firms, which take direction from court rules and judges about when and how things get done. If you want to streamline your processes around calendar management, we can help!

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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! Every day looks a little different for me, depending on how busy our week is, but here is a day in the life of a litigation paralegal.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

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In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Calendar Everything. Then make sure to calendar/docket everything. Calendar any hearing you are copied on an email, and calendar any court or deposition date you find on pleadings. Be Highly Organized.

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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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Rules-Based Calendaring Software: Help Easing the Deadline Pain

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Here’s good news: There are now a variety of cutting-edge cloud-based tools available for litigators, ranging from software designed to streamline the pre-trial process to mobile apps created for use in the courtroom. This is because deadlines are an inescapable part of your practice if you’re a litigator.

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Litigation Management Techniques That Save Time

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The key to effective litigation management is not just working harder, but smarter. Deploy a Comprehensive Case Management System Imagine a world where the need to juggle multiple spreadsheets, sticky notes, and calendars for case management is a thing of the past. Learn more about selecting the best solution for your litigation firm.

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Ticklish: How to Build a Content Calendar for Your Law Firm

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

And, it should be a solution that attorneys are very familiar with, since they use it everyday in the substantive practice of law: setup and maintain a strict calendar , just as one would for a busy litigation practice.