The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin Episode Description: Special Guest: Joe Spada, Boston University Paralegal Certificate Program Lawfully Employed is a Podcast hosted by Chere Estrin. She is also the author of 10 books about legal careers for attorneys and legal professionals.

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Paralegal.edu

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

A total of 103 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 81 graduates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 22 graduates. In over 40 years as an attorney, his practice areas included civil litigation, employment, insurance defense, contracts, and business law.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 12, 2021

Back then, there were two classes of people who worked in the law firm: attorneys and non-attorneys. But that also used to be when it was perfectly acceptable for law firms to have attorney cafeterias that non-attorneys were prohibited from using. The label of “non-attorney” or “nonlawyer” shouldn’t exist anymore.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. Your Paralegal Role Will Not Look Like Meghan’s on the Suits TV Show.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I needed to teach her how to manage the discovery process, how to prepare for hearings, how to prepare for trial – all of the things that a paralegal with 10 years of experience should have. And the biggest problem with all of that was the attorneys needed someone who could hit the ground running. How to speak more confidently at work.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you know you want to pursue a career in the legal field, whether it be as a paralegal or possible attorney in the future, you can gain great legal experience as a legal assistant while you further your education. Most firms will require you to have a paralegal certificate of some sort.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 19, 2021

Rules against UPL specify that paralegals (or anyone who is not licensed to practice law) cannot provide attorney-client services to people, among other prohibitions. Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 1, 2023

I spent the next few years earning my degrees and paralegal certificate and getting married and having a few more babies. It opened the door to a hallway of opportunities and my paralegal career began. This does not go without saying that there is value in being a paralegal who is willing to make reasonable sacrifices for work.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

Paralegals can find jobs on a local or municipal level by researching their town, municipality, or County for positions within a prosecutor’s office or public defender’s office. The job responsibilities of a government paralegal will be specific to the needs of the agency. Paralegal Career Choice.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

If you are a patent agent or attorney, include the USPTO admission and always include advanced education and specific degrees obtained. Include your certifications, if any. If you are a paralegal, DO NOT – state that you are a Certified Paralegal unless you took and passed the NALA certification exam.

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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. Include all your praises, positive feedback from any attorney or member of management. She a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA).

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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? What does a litigation paralegal do? Not to worry.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. What does that mean?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I want to let her tell you that story because I don’t want you to think that it was her undergraduate degree and all these other high-end certifications that got Melissa to where she is today. She started this new journey with this paralegal career. I had gotten some compliance and privacy certifications by 2019.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 8, 2021

Here are a few: The attorney I worked for had a difficult personality. The office manager played favorites with certain paralegals, and it was terrible for morale. My 5-Year Plan is to Become an Attorney. There is nothing wrong with being a paralegal who wants to become a lawyer.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most likely, you did not have a class on case management in your paralegal certificate program. You take a new position as a litigation paralegal and you are trying to get a grasp on what is going on in each of your cases. The attorney struggles to find things. Want more paralegal case management skills?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yes, that process may seem a little time-consuming, but think of it like this – if all you do is skim the complaint, answer, and have a few talks with the attorney in charge, you’re not going to know everything you need to know to proactively manage those cases. I just got my task list from the attorney. You’ll have an overview.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

That process may seem a little time-consuming but if all you do is skim the complaint and the answer, and you have a few talks with the attorney in charge, you’re not going to know everything that you need to know to proactively manage those cases and to stay on top of them. You’ll just have an overview.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Remember that your attorney, those fellow paralegals – they are not a paralegal training company.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

Those who become certified in project management use the PMP (Project Management Professional) and LPM (Legal Project Management) credentials after their name, similar to national and state paralegal certification and registration credentials. Example for a Real Estate or Transactional Paralegal. That’s an increase in scope.

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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

MAY 4, 2023

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? Organize Your Inbox One of the best qualities of a paralegal is the ability to be organized. Within the attorney folder are subfolders for each project that I am actively working on.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated. This means that almost anyone can call themselves a paralegal as there is no set requirement to earn that title. You can take varying levels of paralegal diplomas, post-graduate certificates, and many other courses through colleges and universities alike.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Here are 10 paralegal tips to fast-track your paralegal career. 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. In reality, it just felt safer. And the guilt I felt was unimaginable.

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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. Here’s why continuing education for paralegals is important. Most attorneys just want to practice law.

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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. Compliance Paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Teach a Course at a Local Paralegal School or an Online Paralegal School. There are a lot of paralegal certificate programs that hire paralegals and other legal professionals to teach for them. You can fast-track your career with our 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Many attorneys still prefer paper files and will continue doing so for a while. Meet the Author – Cara Miller A graduate of Eastern Michigan University (B.S.-Public

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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. Part of this process means being able to hire lawyers and paralegals on a contract basis resulting in lower overhead.

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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 Bootcamp

JANUARY 11, 2022

If this is you – the one who is struggling to get clear direction or are new to the paralegal profession and you feel consistently unsure – you are not alone. If you’re thinking your paralegal certificate program forgot to mention a few things or didn’t prepare you to do your job – you are not alone. None of them do.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The life of the paralegal is not all rosy, of course; here are a few cautions: o Stress – The American Bar Association has recently discussed stress as a significant issue for paralegals. Unfortunately, stress among paralegal staff is not as well addressed as attorney stress. By Aline Martin O’Brien!

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

The life of the paralegal is not all rosy, of course; here are a few cautions: o Stress – The American Bar Association has recently discussed stress as a significant issue for paralegals. Unfortunately, stress among paralegal staff is not as well addressed as attorney stress. By Aline Martin O’Brien!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 6, 2023

I did an entire blog on preparing for performance reviews , and while it was generally meant for paralegals in full-time positions, as an intern, you can get a lot out of it. Communication is one of the most important skills you need to have in your paralegal toolbox, and a part of that is simply being willing to speak.

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