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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

There are so many different factors when considering whether or not it’s worth it to become a litigation paralegal, including the size of the law firm you work for and the attorney you work with at that firm. What is a litigation paralegal? The problem with relying on that number is that it includes legal assistants.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

I’m not an attorney.” Approach management and let them know you would like to give mini-sessions to the firm’s staff and/or attorneys with best practices. In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

If you are stuck in traffic and know you’re going to miss an important meeting, call your attorney and let them know so they can have someone sit in for you. And be on the phone with them when the attorney walks into your office. Both your attorney and the manager let you know that the cat is out of the bag. Several times today.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

It is important to request and obtain the plan language so the attorney can review it, but I prefer sending reduction requests despite what the plan language says. I include the settlement amount and attorney’s fees. You can use this experience to help your attorney set client expectations. Healthcare liens. See 21 Del.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I saw the joy in them when they had these great careers and were being called rockstar paralegals by the attorneys. These attorneys were hesitant to hire them and went into the program kicking and screaming. Legal assistant can be an alternative title to a paralegal, but there is a difference.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

Paralegals will be given more sophisticated assignments while delegating downward those assignments that can be accomplished with AI. Recently, an attorney submitted a pleading with cases AI quoted that did not exist. Paralegals are most in-demand in New York, NY. 9% of all paralegals are LGBT. That was all over the news.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

It’s worth mentioning that paralegals with formal training, including an Associates in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are in higher demand. The paralegals and legal assistants that exhibit strong computer and database skills, along with a strong work ethic will typically be the best candidates.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Jaye Koch, ACP, is a Senior Paralegal at the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney where she enjoys doing any type of research (especially legal) and trial preparation. Political Science, from Virginia Wesleyan College 1982 and a Paralegal Certificate, from Tidewater Community College, 1986.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp Are you still waiting for on-the-job training that takes you through each phase of a litigation case and shows you what you can do to support your attorneys? I think that’s amazing, especially when you go back to, you’re not a lawyer, so you can’t teach a paralegal.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Remember that you are dealing with attorneys or their delegates and that mind calls for persuasion. Recently, I was coaching a senior legal assistant who was about to receive her paralegal certificate on how to ask for an increase. I once worked with an attorney who threw a chair against the wall.

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