CARET Legal

APRIL 12, 2024

How can we ensure that your attorneys can focus on their primary roles without being overwhelmed? The answer lies in law firm management software. Running a law firm is no small feat. They didn’t go to law school to become swamped with administrative tasks. The answer lies in law firm management software.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The legal landscape can be complex, and when it comes to matters like probate, having the right professionals by your side is crucial. In this detailed article, we’ll delve into the world of probate paralegals, highlighting their role, the intricacies of their expertise, and the essential services provided by LDA Pro Legal.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. The LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Drain, who founded the Law Office of D.L.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

Estrin Legal Apartheid: The Poisonous Impact of the ‘Non-Lawyer’ Label on Professional Equality There is a petition going around to strike the term “non-lawyer” from use by the ABA. By prefixing roles with “non”, we implicitly suggest that the only significant figure in the legal landscape is the lawyer.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 25, 2024

Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. 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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities. I’ll start with what I view as most important, both in life and in legal. Value your legal team.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2023

With the legal industry consumed with interest in generative AI and legal tech companies scrambling to incorporate the technology into their products, it was a sure bet that, sooner rather than later, Casetext would come out with a product of its own. Legal research memo. Review documents. Contract policy compliance.

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JURIST

JANUARY 23, 2024

United Nations human rights experts Monday hailed lawyers in Iran for their unwavering and courageous commitment to the rule of law ahead of the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer , which is observed January 24. Furthermore, the Ministry of Economy was granted the power to issue, renew and revoke attorney licenses.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

In other words, every lawyer secretly desires to be a solo attorney. Neither are law firms good at instituting workflows that streamline business processes. Plus, more experience d attorneys and staff can bill out at higher rates. Every lawyer I’ve ever met wants to do everything on their own. Need help hiring?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

. ” – 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? Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. Even a position with a local court can give you great legal experience.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Some lawyer s get burned hiring staff, whether it’s legal assistant s , paralegals or other attorneys. In my experience, I’ve found that law firms connect on a successful hire (across all employee categories) about 40% of the time. 400 over a full seasons. over 80 years ago. That ain’t bad.

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LDA PRO

JULY 4, 2023

When facing an unlawful detainer situation in California, it’s crucial to have the right legal assistance to guide you through the process. At LDA Pro Legal, we specialize in providing professional and reliable services as an Unlawful Detainer Assistant. Understanding Unlawful Detainer What is an Unlawful Detainer?

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LawSites

MAY 21, 2021

At a time when many are predicting a tsunami of eviction cases resulting from the pandemic, the organization Pro Bono Net , in collaboration with several legal aid organizations, has launched TenantHelpNY.org , an online resource designed to help tenants in New York understand their housing rights.

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JURIST

JANUARY 29, 2022

The White House and the Justice Department announced Friday that 99 law schools across 35 states and Puerto Rico answered the attorney general’s call for action to help communities during the housing and eviction crisis. In August 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a letter to the legal community calling for help.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. To begin, the type of law being enforced is different.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 23, 2023

Change is afoot in a legal sector known for its traditional working practices. The latest in legal technology may seem overstated to some. However, it is abundantly obvious that many legal technology solutions are already significantly improving the lives of attorneys. Why do Law Firms Need to Invest in Technology?

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 6, 2021

“ From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane’s legal knowledge and compassionate nature, ” C.R. While searching for a bankruptcy attorney, we came across the law office of Diane Drain who had excellent reviews. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney. Their only option was to file bankruptcy.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

Modern law is extraordinarily complex. As society shifts and the need for lawyers to work faster and smarter grows, it becomes increasingly important that lawyers are able to nurture partnerships with freelance paralegals and legal assistants. A large part of this consists of conducting legal research.

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DigitalParalegalServices

JULY 28, 2015

3 Common Reasons Solo Attorneys Call a Virtual Legal Assistant. For whatever reason, the part-time, hourly assistant who wore all hats (receptionist, legal secretary, legal assistant, paralegal) has decided to move on. Smart lawyers often learn from their peers by engaging in mentor relationships.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

In the intricate scene of the legal sphere, attorneys are the ones who mostly grab all the attention due to famous trials and their outcomes, TV shows, movies, and let’s face it, their income. Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal.

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MyCase

AUGUST 25, 2023

Managing a legal firm is the same as running any other business. In this article, we’ll provide a brief overview of attorney lead generation, how it works, and how you can use it to build a profitable legal practice. It’s essential to setup a robust pipeline for legal lead generation. What is Lawyer Lead Generation?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In response to urgent legal needs among Israeli citizens arising from the Israel-Hamas war, the Israel Bar Association (IBA) has collaborated with the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and Paladin , the legal tech company, to launch a nationwide, emergency pro bono portal. When tragedy strikes, people need legal representation.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o Northwest Colorado.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o Northwest Colorado.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I had been recruited away from my previous firm, a well-known entertainment law firm. Bear in mind that only managers and attorneys are exempt from overtime. If you are a paralegal, legal assistant or legal professional without a manager title, you must be paid overtime, even if it’s only for 15 minutes.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thomson Reuters today delivered on its promise to integrate generative AI within its flagship legal research platform, introducing AI Assisted Research in Westlaw Precision, available immediately to all U.S. The quality of the process, TR says, comes from Westlaw’s proven and long-established legal research platform.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. Here’s the interesting part.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Let attorneys be attorneys and leave the admin work to those who get paid to get it done. Since lawyers have keyboarding skills, how many can be assigned to one admin assistant? This is why, when I hear that a tech “replaces” the need for a human in the process of law firm operations, I call it what it is: BS sales tactics.

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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. Let me give you an example: A couple of months ago, my client, one of the biggest law firms in the world, called me and told me they wanted a “Professional Development Innovative Specialist.” By Chere B. Where did those positions go?

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function.

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LawSites

JANUARY 31, 2022

Readers have been voting to select the 15 legal technology startups that will get to participate in the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2022 , taking place March 2-5, 2022. Dashboard Legal. Dashboard Legal is a collaboration and project management tool built for attorneys. Congratulations to the winners.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In this article, we’ll share a few examples of sample billing language for attorneys that can help reduce late and non-payments to make sure you get paid for your hard work. . Updating Your Attorney Fee Agreement. the referring attorney’s fee), new matters, work performed by others (such as legal assistants and clerks), and appeals.

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LawSites

APRIL 14, 2022

justice tech company and a Ukrainian legal aid organization have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind European pro bono portal to assist with relief efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war. Read about Paladin on the LawNext Legal Technology Directory. Legal aid is just as necessary for them as humanitarian aid.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

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. A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation.

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LawSites

MAY 12, 2021

Two non-profit pilot programs won approval this week under Utah’s regulatory sandbox to provide non-lawyer legal assistance to individuals with medical debt. Rogers College of Law, which helped develop the pilots. But traditional legal services are not equipped to assist with this.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 25, 2024

An end of representation letter serves as a professional and ethical marker to indicate the end of a specific attorney-client relationship. Every legal journey has a beginning and an end. It serves as a professional and ethical marker to indicate the end of a specific attorney-client relationship.

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