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What is the Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator?

Paralegal Bootcamp

The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework that I developed a while ago when I was outlining the curriculum for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp program. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career. They do exist.

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Day in the life of a legal assistant

SimplyLawJobs

I am a legal assistant working at a multi-claimant legal US firm specialising in commercial, employment and consumer class action litigation. Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs. Day in the life of a legal assistant. How to standout when seeking paralegal roles. Introducing, Alia Choudhury .

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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

Paralegal Bootcamp

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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Top 25 Paralegal Blogs and Websites To Follow for 2022

The Researching Paralegal

There are, of course, many other paralegal blogs and resources out there. You can also find great information at your local or state paralegal organization and its newsletter. What an honor to be listed with the same bloggers I admire and have influenced me for so many years!

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Transitioning to Litigation from Another Practice Area

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you want to transfer to the litigation department at your firm, or you want to find a new position as a litigation paralegal even though you’ve been working in another practice area, how do you do that? She started her paralegal career three years ago as a commercial real estate paralegal, and she does not enjoy what she’s doing.

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

The Estrin Report

The firm had been seeking a litigation paralegal for months. When I first received their search, the hiring requirements included 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience, actual trial experience, ability to handle legal research, drafting and a whole host of other higher-level assignments. Must have gone to trial.”

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2023 Communication Essentials 

The Estrin Report

Also, as attorneys (and by extension paralegals) we are taught that our job is to win – and often that leads to the misconception that every conversation or subject is a battle to be won. As a litigation paralegal the gravity of correct documents, order, and cadence plays toward a successful presentation for the attorney.

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