Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My First Paralegal Job I began my career in a small boutique firm in Brooklyn, NY. I was considering law school and wanted to get a taste of what it was like to work in a law firm. At that position, an attorney took me under her wing and taught me everything I knew about personal injury law and litigation in New York.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. There are better firms out there that will value and appreciate you. If you’re ready to seize this opportunity and thrive as a litigation paralegal, sign up below, and get started now! Supreme Court, you have to start somewhere.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

They knew my loyalty to the firm. I showed it by keeping myself apprised of the latest news, my CLE up-to-date, attending annual conferences, and bringing back best practices to the firm. You are considered a dynamic individual and definitely an asset to the firm. A great motto is – My goal is to add value to the firm.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 16, 2024

Sometimes when you are in the thick of it, it’s impossible to take a step back and figure out when it is time to start your legal job search. This post at The Law Recruiters Blog gives a bit of a humorous take on the subject: “We all know the expression, “it’s easier to get a job when you have a job.”

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Law firms should be continuously exploring innovative methods to reach out to potential clients while retaining their existing ones. Yes, Law Firms Can Leveral Email Marketing Although email marketing can be abused by many organizations, when done right it’s beneficial for both the reader and the sender.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 11, 2020

Law firms, especially big law firms, tend to rely on SEO to market their practices online.? In an omnichannel marketing environment, in which law firms live, it makes sense to? And, in some cases, that means reallocating resources based on trends. This magnifies the importance of local search.?

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

8, the night before the Clio Cloud Conference starts at the same venue. Finalists have been named for the 2023 American Legal Technology Awards , which honor exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on Oct.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I’m from a small town so I didn’t have a good understanding of how our role as paralegals could be so diverse because of the different areas of law. WATCH NOW 1.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 27, 2023

Since the late nineties, Molly has coached, consulted and directed presidents and founders of national organizations and over 4,000 law firms in; executive-level leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment initiatives to infiltrate new markets, leveraging partner ecosystems and producing profitability.

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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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Attorney at Work

JUNE 28, 2022

Spotlight: Practical Law enables attorneys to get up to speed quickly and more efficiently translate research into quality work product. Practical Law enables us to respond to our clients quickly and effectively, delivering increased efficiency and value.” – Scott M. Coffey, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 29, 2023

When I graduated with my degree in paralegal studies, I was so anxious to start my first job. I had no idea the type of law I wanted to work in, I just knew I wanted to help others. After applying to multiple different law firms, I finally got a job as a personal injury paralegal. Let me show you how. LEARN MORE 1.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. Firms often hire virtual assistants to save money. A Virtual Assistant can choose two options: you can be an employee for a company or you can start your own business. “I What Do Virtual Assistants Do?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now, I’ve also seen and heard instances where people will say, “I don’t do eDiscovery or our firm doesn’t do eDiscovery.” The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Asking your firm or attorney to invest in your paralegal career development isn’t always easy. But most law firms and most employers will gladly do it if asked. Understanding the Firm’s Perspective. Not all firms have funds set aside specifically for paralegal training. I was really new to the firm.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Let me give you an example: A couple of months ago, my client, one of the biggest law firms in the world, called me and told me they wanted a “Professional Development Innovative Specialist.” We are in a hurry to hire and would like to see resumes starting next week.” Starting next week??? Great”, said the HR Manager. “We

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Rocket Matter

JULY 5, 2023

Contrary to what TV dramas would have you believe, most lawyers in the US do not work at intrigue-filled Big Law firms. In fact, 63% of attorneys work for solo or small firms. A slight majority of that group, 32%, are solo practitioners. With the right preparation and tools, you can be your own boss sooner than you think.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

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. Let’s start with the basics and help you determine if a litigation path is the right path for you. What is a litigation paralegal?

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LawSites

MAY 3, 2023

Whether they work in law firms or corporate legal, academia or government, law librarians play a central role in testing, recommending and deploying legal technology, according to the American Association of Law Libraries’ 2023 State of the Profession report, an exhaustive 252-page survey of the legal information landscape.

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LawSites

MAY 14, 2021

Enter the virtual law firm: an alternative practice model that opens up new possibilities for law firms and their clients. Go here to read more about it and gain access to the video. Go here to read more about it and gain access to the video.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Law Clerk – This term is commonly used in Ontario and denotes someone who does a mix of administrative and substantive tasks, but is usually less substantive than that of a paralegal. In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Let’s dive in. Paralegals in Canada.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 5, 2024

According to Bloomberg Law , the lawyer burnout rate is alarmingly high with attorneys feeling burned out in their jobs 48% of the time. The Impact of Burnout on Lawyers and Law Firms The consequences of burnout can be severe and far-reaching. Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession.

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LawSites

JANUARY 2, 2023

Kicking off the new year with a bang, two of the best-known companies in the United States providing business coaching and technology consulting to law firms have merged, creating a combined entity of nearly 100 people with expertise across virtually all sectors of law, particularly small- and mid-sized law firms.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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. Short-Term Trends. Long-Term Trends.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 22, 2021

Or “wow, it seems just like yesterday the kids were starting kindergarten, and now they’re driving to school!”. You start your paralegal career with these lofty goals, but it’s also right after you spent four years in college and another six months or maybe even a year in your paralegal certificate program. Where did the year ago?”

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 10, 2022

Since implementing a successful social media strategy can take some trial and error, here are some basic social media tips for law firms. First, Why Is Social Media Important for Law Firms? Social media can help law firms with the following: Engaging Your Target Audience. Creating Brand Awareness.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Last year, I introduced something new for this blog: The LawSites Resource Center. So which of those resources were of most interest to readers? Here is a list of top most-downloaded resources of 2021. 2021 eBook: Running a Lean Law Firm. 2021 eBook: Running a Lean Law Firm.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Missing out on those billable hours causes a major issue—for the lawyer who may be in danger of losing their job for not having enough billable hours and for your firm, which needs to grow and counts on client-paid time for revenue. Missing hours also comes down to an accuracy problem. The right software has a spot for that.

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2021

Subsequent phases of the Hub will include the Talent Marketplace, bringing together vetted legal and business talent, and the Innovation Marketplace, designed for smaller corporations and law firms to identify vetted technologies and services. Quarterly pitch sessions with legal tech start-ups.

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LawSites

JANUARY 3, 2022

The new year begins with news of a new chief executive at Aderant , a global provider of business management software for law firms. Cartrett has been with Atlanta-based Aderant since 2014, coming to the company from Thomson Reuters, where he had most recently been vice president, sales and account management, for large law firms.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 26, 2022

Do you know of law firms that have already had to respond to ransomware attacks? How about clients of law firms? AK: I do know of a small divorce law firm that got hit with a ransomware attach. Reports of ransomware attacks on businesses and organizations, including law firms, occur regularly.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. Julie founded Standd after over a decade practicing law, mostly as a trial attorney at the U.S. She is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Michigan Law School.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Choosing technology for your solo or small law firm can feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult as it might seem, as long as you have a plan that helps you choose the technology your firm needs and sufficiently vet the products and providers. Read full article. .

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Your new law practice can be just about anything you want it to be, but the freedom it promises could feel encumbered by the weight of innumerable questions. You know you want a healthy law firm where you can thrive and practice law your own way. How do you get a new business off the ground? How will you find clients?

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MyCase

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s unclear when the pandemic will abate, and as a result charting a course for your law firm for the upcoming year is no easy task. For that reason, it’s important to create a flexible plan that will serve as the foundation for your firm’s success in 2021. The 4 books that follow are a great place to start.

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