Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 20, 2022
To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 24, 2023
However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
APRIL 15, 2022
Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. That may come in the form of legal secretaries, runners, file clerks, copy people, or even assistants whose job it is to schedule, docket, or do document management.
Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. I believe the more important benefit is the way questions can reveal blind spots on the part of both the mentor and the new legal assistant. Questions also establish a level of intimacy and trust.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 18, 2022
They may also have trouble finding qualified personnel to help with practice management and paralegal tasks. Other legal technology tools can help lawyers handle billing, time-tracking and case management. Sourcing Specialty Talent: Freelance Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
Paralegal Mentor
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
This survey projected that corporate legal departments will be expanding internal teams to handle more legal matters in-house and also to control spending on outside counsel. What skills and expertise are in demand for paralegals/legal assistants? Intellectual Property. This isn’t unusual for any profession.
LexBlog
MARCH 29, 2012
Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant is one of the companies participating in this technological change. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA).
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