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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

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In litigation, for example, in a large firm, as a litigation paralegal , you may perform only discovery tasks whereas, in a small firm, you may be handling case intakes, case management, writing demands, filing lawsuits, performing discovery, legal research, motion practice, and trial practice. Compensation.

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The Benefits of Virtual Legal Assistants

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When asked what their virtual legal assistants contribute toward, in one recent online forum thread with 192 (!) comments, attorneys gave a wide range of responses, including: Initial applications and pre-hearing briefs for social security disability cases. Setting up new matters in case management software.