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Working for a Plaintiff Firm vs. a Defense Firm

Paralegal Bootcamp

Stage of case Defense firms are generally hired once the case has gone to or is about to go to, litigation. Plaintiff firms can be hired anywhere from when the claim first begins, to when the case goes to court. Case Management Software Plaintiff firms depend on good case management software to track cases.

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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

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I love the work I do, no matter how stressful it may get. 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. As soon as I wake up, I prepare my coffee, and I get to work. Most mailed documents we receive are from the courts and opposing counsels.

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10 Things You Can’t Do Without Legal Software

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And if your online intake forms are part of your law firm’s law practice management software , then all the better since all information collected using online intake forms is then immediately accessible in your case management software. Lead management. Enter cloud-based legal document management software.

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Story Time Monday – Attorneys Who Taught Me Valuable Lessons

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We worked primarily in the lower courts, so there was no need to dive into Federal Rules at that point, but his push expanded my knowledge and I’m forever grateful to him for that. “S” – She was one of the nicest attorneys I’ve ever worked for. .

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How to Thrive as a Remote Work Lawyer

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They will also likely have regular court dates. But, they may be able to work remotely at various times around those responsibilities. An estate lawyer, on the other hand, will typically have fewer in-person commitments and may be able to work from home much more often. How to Be a Successful Remote Work Attorney.

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The 10 Legal Tech Trends that Defined 2021

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For all that was horrible about 2020, we emerged from it and crossed over into 2021 with a sense of hope. Do courts fully reopen or not? Also last year, the Minnesota Supreme Court approved a pilot project to permit “legal paraprofessionals” to provide legal services in certain matters. Do lawyers return to the office or not?

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Six Tips for Keeping Your Solo Legal Practice Organized

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Invest in universal access If we’re honest, the ability to work from anywhere plays a significant role in many attorneys’ decisions to open a solo firm. While cloud-based computing programs like Outlook and Google Drive make working from home or the beach easier for everyone, they aren’t designed for law firms.

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