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5 Paralegal Mistakes to Avoid

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I’m going to share some of the biggest pitfalls that I see new paralegals make early in their careers that could be holding you back. And if you’re making any of them, what you can do to self-correct now so that it isn’t detrimental to your paralegal career. So what does it mean to stay in your lane?

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

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Have you ever had one of those weekends where you just want to watch entertaining TV? Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. If you haven’t seen the movie, here’s a quick summary. You guessed it: Andie. The woman of choice?

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Planning Your Contract Management System

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Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. But what exactly is contract management? Introduction and Concept. ” Aberdeen Group.

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How to Stop Having to Write and Send Declination Letters

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If you count yourself as a proud member of the not-so-much crowd, you need to hear that those excuses are just that, excuses. As such, they should never be dismissed out of hand because the failure to write and send one of these letters can pave the way for a viable malpractice claim. We certainly do. Here’s the problem.

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The Problem With Taking Practice Management Shortcuts

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As lawyers, if we fail to periodically remind ourselves of the importance of thorough follow-through, such shortcuts may eventually become engrained bad habits. 1) Documenting Scope of Representation – Every file you are responsible for should contain written documentation of the scope of representation.

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Why There is No Such Thing as a New Normal

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Texting has become such a ubiquitous behavior that far too many people view it as normal in settings where it should never happen, such as while driving. Texting has become such a ubiquitous behavior that far too many people view it as normal in settings where it should never happen, such as while driving. Here’s why.

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 55: Estate Planning Gone Wrong

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I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager here at ALPS, and you’re about to listen to the latest episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from the historic Florence building in beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. Mom and dad have never been previously represented. Hello and welcome.