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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
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
My head bobbed up and down as I watched our new legal assistant bounce like a Jack Russell Terrier at my door holding a post-it-note above her head. In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. The same can hold true with new legal assistants.
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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.
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. In the legal field, floating along to get your foot in the door can result in you being somewhere you didn’t know you weren’t looking for. Decide Where You Want to Work.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 18, 2022
Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. 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.
MyCase
AUGUST 7, 2023
As a result, many law firms seek out legal assistants to keep everything running smoothly and boost their productivity. Most successful law firms employ support teams with a mix of paralegals and legal assistants, however, the duties of a legal assistant can vary a great deal depending on who you ask.
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? It’s not just law firms that will be hiring. Compliance. Healthcare.
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