Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 20, 2023

We hear this all the time: you should be a proactive paralegal! This week I’m giving you a sneak peek of an important lesson I teach in our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp that opens on January 30! What Does It Mean To Be a Proactive Paralegal? ” She said, “I don’t work for paralegals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

If such a meme depicted a paralegal’s education, the visible tip of the iceberg would represent the formal, foundational education and essential working skills of that paralegal. . These are the qualifications that clients, attorneys, and other professionals see in day-to-day interactions with the paralegal.

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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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 28, 2022

I have been in the legal field for over 30 years and a paralegal going on eight years. Then, an opportunity came along to work for the County Public Defender’s Office, defending people in misdemeanor, felony, and now the only paralegal in the office on capital cases. Paralegal to the Prosecution. Paralegal to the Defense.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? If that’s not possible, or if you’re new to the paralegal profession and wondering what the attorneys are expecting from you, here is a brief overview of what makes a great paralegal in the eyes of most attorneys.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 29, 2021

How to Transition from Litigation Paralegal to E-discovery Paralegal. Career options for paralegals are opening up, thanks to technology and a robust job market. One of those options is to transition from Litigation Paralegal to E-discovery Paralegal. GET THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. GET THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you ready to fast-track your paralegal career? These 10 paralegal tips will help you stand out at your firm and accelerate your paralegal career. Remember that Attorneys are not the Grammar Police One thing that I didn’t realize is that a lot of paralegals will do their drafts and not finish the edits.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As you know, in addition to this blog and the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show , I develop courses for paralegals who want to fast-track their careers. I don’t want to waste your time or mine on a 5-hour course that gives you just a few small nuggets of information. Paralegal Professional Development Opportunities.

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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? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? Her name is Ashley Stasewicz.

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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?”? Jessie is a board certified trial paralegal in Texas. On her own.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 30, 2022

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The basic job function of a paralegal requires professional writing. Whether you are writing a brief, email, correspondence, or research notes, learning to hone your paralegal writing skills will help you save time and become an important asset in your firm. Below are some helpful tips to elevate your paralegal writing skills.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Performance reviews are a necessary evil but changing how you perceive them overall, especially as paralegals, can be a total game-changer. I know for many paralegals and other legal professionals; the end of the year is a time when you self-reflect and maybe even self-assess. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? Let’s jump in!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 13, 2021

7 C’s of Paralegal Communication Skills. Communication skills are important if you want to have a successful paralegal career. Let’s look at 7 C’s to help advance your paralegal communication skills. This is something that can only be accomplished with excellent paralegal communication skills.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 14, 2024

How A Certificate Course Can Easily Boost Your Marketability In the rapidly evolving professional landscape, setting yourself up for success in the job market has become increasingly challenging yet more important than ever. One of the most effective strategies for enhancing your marketability is through the pursuit of certificate courses.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Adobe Acrobat Pro/PDF Sam Basic/Foxit PDF. Edit PDF files with ease.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

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. I’ve seen way too many paralegals who have hundreds (if not thousands) of unread emails, junk mail, and personal mail floating around their inboxes.

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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. That is your role when you’re a litigation paralegal going to trial. Find out if it’s worth becoming a litigation paralegal. It’s funny.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 11, 2022

I made the mistake of going into a deep dive on legal AI the other day and googling “will paralegals be replaced by robots?” Paralegals Replaced by Robots?! Scanning the price of a can of soup is a lot different than what a paralegal does. Something a patent paralegal might typically do. The role of a paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A proactive litigation paralegal is a valuable addition to any litigation team. Being proactive is a critical skill needed to succeed as a paralegal. How can you be a proactive litigation paralegal? Being proactive requires three key behaviors: Anticipatory: acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

For more than 10 years, ACEDS has trained lawyers, paralegals and other legal support professionals at law firms, corporate legal departments, the government, and in academia. Your 3-Step Plan to Accelerate Your Litigation Paralegal Career Open more doors for higher income potential and more job opportunities. I understand.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

Just three years later, 250 incarcerated people at San Quentin Federal Prison in California were enrolled in courses at the University of California. Inmate education initiatives now include distance learning programs, partnerships with community colleges and universities to provide accredited degrees, and digital literacy courses.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Thomas Maxwell-Harrison is a BPC (Bar Professional Course) and LLM (Master of Law’s) law student with The University of Law, we asked what 3 key pieces of advice he’d share with aspiring legal professionals and fellow law students. Go ahead, apply to the course. 3 tips for future and fellow law students . Path to studying law .

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SimplyLawJobs

DECEMBER 8, 2021

If you’re interested in the law but aren’t ready to become a lawyer (at least for now), then you may be interested in becoming a paralegal. You can spend your entire career as a paralegal. Alternatively, you can treat being a paralegal as a step on the path to becoming a lawyer. Academic qualifications. Necessary skills.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Danielle is also an adjunct professor at her alma matter, Washburn University, where she teaches a law practice management course. This includes providing education for both lawyers and paralegals. This spring, I will also get the opportunity to teach a course on law practice management for law students at Washburn Law.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

HR Manager, attorney, paralegal, marketing manager, may describe your role but it sure ain’t fun. Of course”, I said, hoping I was smiling. What happened to Attorney, Paralegal, Administrator? Advanced degree in library science, research or a Juris Doctorate preferred. By Chere B. My team will get right on it.”

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Blackstone Career Institute

APRIL 12, 2024

Education courses can also provide an incarcerated individual with something to focus on and a goal to reach, despite their life term. Blackstone Career Institute offers correspondence a Paralegal certificate program and Advanced Paralegal Courses for incarcerated individuals at a reasonable cost.

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To serve legal papers, process servers are not obliged to complete a course or have a specialized degree. To begin describing what a technologically advanced server performs, let us first go through the history of how and why process servers are required. Process servers must additionally post a $2,000 bond or cash deposit.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It’s close to the end of the year, and if you’re a paralegal working in a law firm with a billable hour requirement, you might be stressing about it. We all think they must know this, but you would be surprised how many lawyers (especially young associates) don’t realize that paralegals in the firm also have a billable hour goal to meet.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

R ecruiters can have backgrounds as former administrators, paralegal managers, senior paralegals, attorneys, legal secretaries or litigation support managers. First of all, recruiters may have advance warning about your firm. And of course, there’s the “I forgot about it.” ” OK.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 29, 2021

If your profession includes anything related to litigation (paralegal, attorney, support staff, technology person, project manager, etc.), eDiscovery is in a constant state of growth, change, impact, and advancement; beyond that of almost any other area of law/litigation. Advances in Technology. Ediscovery.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 27, 2023

There are so many traits, skills, and habits that make for a successful paralegal career. We’ll explore why these are three traits of a rockstar paralegal and give you actionable strategies for developing them throughout your paralegal career. Whatever it is that you do as a paralegal, you take ownership.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These were the top 10 paralegal career takeaways and actionable strategies from 2023. 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?” I think it’s one of the best investments you can make in your paralegal career.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 5, 2017

According to a report published on March 15, 2017, on PRNewswire, paralegals may have more job opportunities throughout the year 2017. 21% of Lawyers who were interviewed by Robert Half Legal revealed that their company or law firm plans were to increase the number of paralegals working for them in the course of the year.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2024

As a result, the efficiencies generated by AI will not only bolster the productivity and independence of legal professionals but also foster increased access to justice, thereby advancing the fundamental principles of the legal profession.” AI will better equip us to support our attorneys. AI can help bridge that gap.

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