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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

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Check the attorney’s calendars (9:30-9:45). I go through each calendar and check to see if everything on the calendar is still accurate and add any tentative ruling notes if not added from last night. Here are some Email Etiquette Tips for Paralegals. Review calendars & schedule remote appearances (1:30-2:00).

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

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When you went and asked for that paralegal position, did you have a paralegal certificate or college degree? I had an associate’s degree in paralegal studies at the time. Read What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working with Attorneys for 40 Years. You have an MBA and a Master’s in Paralegal Studies.

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

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Calendar management. 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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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

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Calendar Everything. Then make sure to calendar/docket everything. If an attorney misses a hearing due to a calendaring issue, the case may be dismissed, or the court may rule in favor of the opposing party and your client will end up getting an unfair ruling. Check All Attorney’s Calendars.

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