Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 16, 2024

We are hosting a 5-day challenge for new litigation paralegals designed to help them accelerate their careers. In this challenge, we’ll share a 5-step plan to get a jump on 2024 and change things up for the new year. Watch a Quick Intro to the Challenge Below! We’ve been getting emails with questions about the 5-Day Challenge that we announced last week so we decided to put out this special blog to answer them.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

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. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers. Now, I’ve also seen and heard instances where people will say, “I don’t do eDiscovery or our firm doesn’t do eDiscovery.” And I would challen

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These were the top 10 paralegal career takeaways and actionable strategies from 2023. 1. How to Take Charge of Your Paralegal Career Instead of waiting to see what your company is going to do for you, ask, “What am I going to do for myself?” The answer, make a career development plan and put it in writing. I think it’s one of the best investments you can make in your paralegal career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Looking back on that time, I remember personal injury work was so demanding. I felt like I was constantly putting out fires and shuffling paperwork. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We’re coming up on the end of the year and it’s time to celebrate your paralegal success! I want to say that I am so grateful to all of our readers and those who reach out to me telling me how helpful some of these articles have been for you. For this post, I was thinking of how the end of the year is nearly here and it’s usually that time to set those goals for 2024.

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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. Melissa Andrews was a paralegal for around 15 years and is now working in health care compliance and privacy.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? In this interview with Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwen University in Canada, you’ll gain insight into the importance of mentorship and the impact paralegal mentors can have on aspiring paralegals. Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experienc

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every job has it’s ups and downs and knowing how to overcome stress is essential. You take the good, you take the bad, and there you have: the facts of life. If you’ve spent any time as a Paralegal, you know that it can be demanding and challenging, to say the least. However, you keep doing it for a reason. If you’re like me, it’s because you love the work and thrive when challenged.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Many people don’t know this about me, but I’ve been a certified scuba diver for over 10 years. A few years ago, I also got my ASA 101 certification to sail a boat. Which means I passed the test that says I can sail a boat up to 27 foot, in good weather conditions and only on closed bodies of water. Essentially: a small boat on a lake on a sunny day.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When I first started studying at Paralegal school, I was excited yet overwhelmed. It was a new area for me, and it almost felt like I was learning a new language. If you feel the same now, don’t worry. Your professors are only setting a foundation for you. Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a soli

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? No. Probably not. But let’s try. Do you know why it’s difficult to end the confusion on those titles? It’s because the ABA keeps changing its definition. It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating your career as a paralegal can come with its challenges. This paralegal career edition of Ask Me Anything will answer questions from real paralegals who have run into their own roadblocks. Whether its learning how to specialize in certain areas or facing an upcoming interview for your dream job,I’ll dive into strategies to help you overcome paralegal career obstacles that may be similar and get back on track and achieving your goals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Do you know what one paralegal skill can make or break your career? It’s your attention to detail. Regardless of the practice area that you work in, or the employer you work for, as a paralegal, you must master the attention to detail skill. Look at any survey or ask any HR professional who works for lawyers: What are the top 5 reasons that you terminate a paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tips and Tricks for Personal Injury Paralegals Do you want to know how to be a successful personal injury paralegal? Let me show you how. 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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 24, 2023

Tips on How to Stay Positive and Find a New Paralegal Job As my time as a paralegal continues to grow, I’ve become more and more accustomed to seeing that e-mail stating that so and so is “no longer with the firm”. Getting fired usually comes a shock. We tend to believe that we can see these kinds of things coming, but really, we don’t. I consider myself a hard-working employee who makes sacrifices for the greater good.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 21, 2023

Being a paralegal can feel like a juggling act especially when you are the only one supporting your team of attorneys. If you have ever felt paralegal overwhelm and stress on the job, this is the blog for you. We received some questions from paralegals on the job asking for tips on what they can do to get back on track. I’ll dive into strategies to help you regain control of your time and increase productivity so you can stop drowning in work and start standing out in your firm.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 17, 2023

I recently received a question about prepping for trial and navigating your role as a trial paralegal with confidence and I thought it would be valuable to share these tips on our blog. When preparing for any trial, there can be a long list of to-dos, but do you know what is most important? In this article, I’m diving into the most important thing to keep in mind when supporting your attorney before and during trial and how you can not only be proactive, but indispensable to your team.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

“ If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. ” – Nora Roberts So, you know you want to land your dream paralegal job but exactly how are you supposed to do that when you have no legal experience? If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

Table of Contents Choose Your Path The short answer is yes. 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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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 27, 2023

I get this question so often from new paralegals who tell me they’re not comfortable around their attorneys and struggling to develop their confidence and find their confident voice as a paralegal. They’re new to the legal profession, they’re working for a senior partner, and they are just not the same person as they are when they’re around their other colleagues.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 20, 2023

Is Becoming a Paralegal Worth it? This week we’re asking our readers to share their insights to help us answer the question “Is it worth it to become a paralegal?” There is no doubt in the value that a paralegal contributes, but we’re on a mission to find out if those that have chosen this profession are happy with their choice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 16, 2023

Billable Hours Matter More Than You Think They Do I thought, since I talked about billable time entries last week, then it might be a good time to take a deeper dive into billable hours this week. Well, let’s call it billable hours from a management perspective. Watch this paralegal training below! Why Do Billable Hours Matter to a Paralegal? Because your billable hours matter more than you think.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 11, 2023

4 Pro Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries How much do you love drafting billable time entries? Oh, don’t we all love trying to figure out how to describe what we just did? We spent four hours. We know it was valuable work to the client, but now we have to sit down and describe it. Or worse yet, you spent.1 on a task that takes you.1 to figure out how to describe it.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? 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 loved my job, helping others, and the benefits were unbeatable. Sure, there were times when I felt like quitting because of mounting discovery or tenacious clients, but I really enjoyed showing up every day.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you ready to have that courageous conversation with your boss? In this episode, Ann interviews Molly McGrath, Founder of Hiring & Empowering Solutions as she shares her unique perspective from her diverse experience in the legal industry. Her new book aims to bridge the communication gap between employers and employees by providing a framework for understanding each other’s perspectives.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

As a paralegal, confidence is key to your role and making a meaningful contribution to your legal team. Whether you’re a seasoned paralegal or just starting out in your career, developing, and maintaining confidence can impact your professional success. With the right skills, mindset, and strategies, you will become a confident paralegal. What is confidence?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’ve been in our community for a while, you know I was a paralegal manager before I started my company, Paralegal Boot Camp. I learned some things as a manager that I wish I knew when I was a paralegal, and I want to share some of those things with you in this article. You’ve also probably heard me talk about how much I loved being a litigation paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent call I received regarding our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp , I had a question from someone who wanted to see if we offered a payment plan and the conversation evolved into why she was hesitant to ask her firm to pay for the program and the advice she had received to “fake it till you make it” In this blog, I am going to share why the faking it till you make it mentality is a bad idea and what you can do to avoid it.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 1, 2023

This one’s for you, Paralegal Mom! Ever since I was a little girl, I remember having a mind of my own. I was a leader, an outspoken smart mouth with a vigilante-style, ‘protect the underdog’ attitude. I wanted to be perfect at everything I did. I loved school all through twelfth grade. I remember wanting to be very successful. And then I found out I was pregnant at eighteen, right after I received my college acceptance letter.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? I get that question all of the time. Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? Now I’m not the right person to answer that question because the only time that I contemplated going to law school was when I was in a job that I didn’t like.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

Listen to this podcast interview of Michael Quartararo in its entirety here or read the highlights below to get important insights on getting your e-discovery certification. Meet Our Guest Expert Mike Quartararo is the President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s leading organization for training and certification in e-discovery.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

It’s 2023 and everyone in the legal world is inundated with emails. Much like a congested roadway, your inbox can quickly become backed up with electronic correspondence, also known as, email jam. Microsoft Office is a widely used program among law firms in the United States, and if used to its full potential, Outlook can be an extremely useful tool in your paralegal career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 1, 2023

We’ve all been there. Something unexpected happens, and you are asked to jump in at the last minute to help another team get ready for trial on a case you’ve never worked on before. Or you take over a case from a former paralegal who is no longer at the firm – and you are now the lead paralegal on a case that is going to trial next month and you have never worked on the case before today.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? I’m on a mission this year to interview some paralegals who broke into the paralegal profession without even having a paralegal certificate and to find out how they did it and what kind of lessons they can pass along to others.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 20, 2023

In my over 20 years working as a Paralegal, I have had the opportunity to work for both Plaintiff and Defense firms. These experiences have shown me the pros and cons of working on either side of a case. I have found this has also given me a unique perspective of each side. I believe this has also given me an advantage when assisting clients, on both sides of the aisle.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. It doesn’t mean that you are the only person on the team who knows where something is or how something is done. That doesn’t make someone indispensable. That just makes someone tired and stressed out from working long hours. Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to cl

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

It happens to so many. You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. But it never comes. You’re stuck playing the guessing game and scrambling to figure things out on your own, hoping you don’t make a mistake along the way. Should you keep struggling daily to understand how to do your job well?

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