Law 360

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A California appellate panel has backed a lower court's ruling that Reed Smith LLP shouldn't be disqualified from a suit against clothing retailer LuLaRoe, agreeing that its attorneys followed the necessary privilege obligations when handling documents leaked to the firm anonymously by an opposing firm's legal secretary.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

Fact-finding is a tedious process that requires thorough organization in order to create a written report that the attorney will later use to determine how the case should be handled. Unsurprisingly, a large part of a paralegal’s workload is drafting legal documents. Paralegals’ administrative duties extend into the legal realm.

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Lawfecta

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

There’s a new way to practice law, and it’s quickly becoming a hot trend, particularly for solo attorneys and small legal practices. For some, this means an Internet-based legal practice with brick-and-mortar offices throughout the U.S. How to Use Virtual Legal Staff. It’s known as the virtual law firm.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 18, 2022

Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. Compared with their counterparts in urban and suburban regions, rural attorneys often have less reliable access to critical skill sets and tools to support their practice.

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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. Build the Right Team .

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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. Build the Right Team .

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

. • Legal: Prepare litigation, estate planning, bankruptcy, corporate, real estate, family law, immigration and other practice specialty documents, schedule events and calendar management for law firms and attorneys; audit letters; handle correspondence; intake; anything and everything a legal secretary can do.

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Lawfecta

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Attorneys spend hours organizing their briefs, sourcing facts and quotes, and researching and explaining the law. When filling out timesheets for the previous week, month, or even year a majority of attorneys rely on a combination of unreliable methods to account for their time. The problem for attorneys is twofold.

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Paralegal Coffee Talk

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The Paralegal on staff had a close working relationship with two of the founding partners and they had just brought on a third attorney. They hired me to work as a Legal Secretary, Receptionist, File Clerk & all around errand runner. I was so blessed to land where I did in my first job.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant is one of the companies participating in this technological change. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA).

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant is one of the companies participating in this technological change. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. You will know the skillset has truly been transferred when the new legal assistant can teach what they’ve learned. I have found it to be a true principle that you will learn what you teach. Meet the Author.

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LegalSecretariesRock

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Many of us "seasoned secretaries" (like myself) may have been too busy working hard to actually take note of the first time they realized that some of their attorneys don't just want the job done, they want someone who looks "perfect" doing it. Although, women attorneys don't get a complete pass.

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LegalSecretariesRock

APRIL 5, 2018

It occurred to me while riding the train into work this morning that perhaps legal secretaries are often not taken as serious professionals by attorneys because they don't always take each other seriously.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Here’s a breakdown of what the paralegal profession looks like in the country famous for its wines and cheeses: Secrétaire Juridique (Legal Secretary): These legal professionals are responsible for more administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, receiving client intake forms, drafting letters and demand packages , and less substantial tasks.

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The Paralegal Resource

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Use of paralegals can be traced back to the 1960s when the government, law firms and the American Bar Association recognized the need to increase public access to legal services by providing such services at more widely affordable rates.

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

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Lawfecta

OCTOBER 18, 2020

They are using a variety of online tools to find attorneys. 25% are using YouTube to research their legal issues before they reach you. While people are putting technology to good use, they still want the same thing from a lawyer: your legal expertise and your reassurances. Mention Lawfecta to receive a 20% discount.

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The Paralegal Resource

JUNE 13, 2011

Use of paralegals can be traced back to the 1960s when the government, law firms and the American Bar Association recognized the need to increase public access to legal services by providing such services at more widely affordable rates.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Gone are the days when prospective clients rely exclusively on word of mouth too, as are the days where the interview of the attorney begins with the initial consultation. Today’s prospective legal clients use a mix of personal relationships and digital resources to begin interviewing an attorney before they ever meet them.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But as attorneys increasingly store files online and collaborate remotely, they face more challenges in protecting sensitive data against digital threats. . How can attorneys create a cybersecurity policy (even if they’re not tech-savvy)? We’ll also answer the following questions: . Setting and managing passwords. Backing up data .

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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. Here are the reasons recruiters are extremely valuable to your career whether or not you are seeking a new position. They know this field inside and out.

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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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Lawfecta

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Outsourcing work to a virtual legal team of Paralegals , Legal Secretaries , and Virtual Assistants can be a good way to expand your firms potential without the need to hire permanent employees. Having the right virtual legal team you can outsource to can help save you time, money and make you appear more professional.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

One of the most unique aspects of being a paralegal or legal secretary is that no day will be the same. As a paralegal your duties will vary from contacting witnesses, preparing for trials or depositions, even gearing up to go to trial yourself to assist the attorneys. Being a paralegal means that you are a jack of all trades.

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LawSites

MAY 31, 2022

It’s interesting because we’ve been around longer than paralegals, longer than legal secretaries. Our basic jobs started in England as an assistant to an attorney. That’s how Abraham Lincoln became an attorney. I’ve hired people from attorney services. We were kind of like Bob Cratchit.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries.

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DigitalParalegalServices

AUGUST 12, 2015

Under the mentorship of four attorneys and supporting staff, I became familiar with all of the processes of a profitable small town law firm. After a short period of time greeting clients, issuing paychecks, and managing the firm’s law library, I was given the opportunity to train as a legal secretary for the senior partner and his paralegal.

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LexBlog

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The Legal Assistant.com has exactly what you need, so you no longer need to worry. The Legal Assistant is a comprehensive legal software program designed to be used by Paralegals , Legal Assistants , and Legal Secretaries. The post Legal software for paralegals appeared first on The Legal Assistant.

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LexBlog

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The Legal Assistant.com has exactly what you need, so you no longer need to worry. The Legal Assistant is a comprehensive legal software program designed to be used by Paralegals , Legal Assistants , and Legal Secretaries. The post Legal software for paralegals appeared first on The Legal Assistant.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

One of the most unique aspects of being a paralegal or legal secretary is that no day will be the same. As a paralegal your duties will vary from contacting witnesses, preparing for trials or depositions, even gearing up to go to trial yourself to assist the attorneys. Being a paralegal means that you are a jack of all trades.

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MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

As stated in the ABA’s definition, there is often some overlap between legal assistants and paralegals. Legal assistants with the right qualifications might help an attorney with legal research and writing tasks. What is the Difference Between a Legal Assistant and a Paralegal? What are a Legal Assistant’s Duties?

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ALPS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I think that really was the committee had the foresight to say, “Look, we don’t even know where our attorneys are on the spectrum. Are there pockets of attorneys that are doing better or worse than others? And not only that, we would like to know where everyone in our firm stands, not just our attorneys.”

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MyCase

AUGUST 26, 2022

If you’re like most attorneys, your days are packed. Creating a successful firm starts with pleasing two audiences: your legal professional team (lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, office managers, etc.) There’s not always time for high-level planning. . Identifying Pain Points Among Team Members and Clients .

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 21, 2023

Being a paralegal can feel like a juggling act especially when you are the only one supporting your team of attorneys. Now, you’re not necessarily sharing that with the attorney yet – because I want you to honestly track every single thing you do. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? So start there. Write it down.

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LexBlog

JULY 26, 2019

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals are an attorney’s right-hand person. Great paralegals stay on top of new legislation.

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MyCase

MAY 11, 2022

Ask a fellow attorney or friend to define it. 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. Virtual legal secretaries.

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