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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

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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 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 Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

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As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. From $2,500 in coverage to $100,000 in coverage, these figures are equally important in your client’s personal injury case.

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5 Tips for Fast-Tracking Disbursement After Settlement

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For every client that has Medicare, there is a personal injury paralegal expecting a headache at some point. For every letter of protection, there is a personal injury paralegal preparing to negotiate with a billing or subrogation company. It is super easy for the attorney to read and follow.

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4 Ways to Stay Ahead of Email Jam

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But isn’t it more overwhelming to have opposing counsel or your attorney ask you for information that you know is only in an email… somewhere? When I used to practice solely personal injury , I created folders for the cases that were in active litigation and then a sub-folder with the case name.

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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

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The attorney I worked for, and his paralegal, took me under their wings and exposed me to the wonderful world of Plaintiff’s work. I was stressing about what the attorney would think, worried about getting fired, and all of that angst and fear spilled over into my other files and reflected in my attitude.

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4 Ways to Transition Into Your New Paralegal Role Smoothly

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It took me over a year to accept another position and give notice to my attorney. I was showcased around to meet staff and attorneys alike and get the lay of the land in the offices. The more seasoned attorneys appreciate this gesture, but I feel like it still sends a clear message about respecting everyone you meet.

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Exclusive: As UpCounsel Launches Crowdfunding Campaign, the Phoenix-like Story Of Its Rise from Near Shutdown

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The new management team was able to see that attorneys who used the site fell into two distinct categories – intermittent users and power users. Initially, UpCounsel announced it would cap the number of attorney subscriptions. It sold out of those within two weeks. Becoming Profitable.