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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

When I was starting out, I kept watching videos on what a typical day looks like as a paralegal, and to be honest with you, it was quite challenging finding a YouTuber who talks about what they actually do as a paralegal. I work from home as a fully remote paralegal, so I usually start at 8:30 AM and end my day around 5:00 PM.

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

Paralegal Bootcamp

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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3 Ways to Work Better with Attorneys

Paralegal Bootcamp

Back when I was a litigation paralegal, before I went into management, I went to a lot of trials. Of course, weeks before, like any good litigation paralegal, I had called the office of the judge and asked how they wanted their copy of the trial exhibits. These are the 10 things attorneys are looking for in their paralegals.

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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Here are 10 Things Attorneys Look for in a Paralegal. Calendar Everything. Then make sure to calendar/docket everything. Be Highly Organized.

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MyCase Customer Spotlight: Zweban Law Group Saves 30 Minutes On Every Client Intake With MyCase

MyCase

I went to university of Miami for law school, and then stayed in Florida and opened my practice in 2001. We mainly handle personal injury and family law. We have two attorneys, two paralegals, a legal assistant, and a bookkeeper. I’m from Stuart, Florida, and that’s where our office is.

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17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

Attorney at Work

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. A family friend will be graduating from law school this spring and starting his career at a large law firm next fall. Learn how to use a calendar. 17 ways to stay out of trouble. Work on your writing skills. Take vacations.

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Strategies for Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Law Firm

Lawfecta

Cloud-based law practice management software that integrates trust & business accounting, time tracking, billing, email & document management, and tasks & calendaring, in a single application. So how can you improve your diversity if you only hire from those schools? Broaden hiring specifications.