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What it’s like to be a law student turned legal secretary

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We recently caught up with Myfanwy Sequeira, a law graduate who now works at Brockbanks as a legal secretary. Myfanwy kindly shared the path she took as a student, her 3 key pieces of advice for aspiring legal professionals and an insight into life as a student and secretary. Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. If that doesn’t say I do extremely substantive legal work, then I don’t know what does!

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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

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In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. Online course and coaching program that gives you proven methods to increase your billable hours, draft better time entries, and be more productive. Billable Hour Boot Camp. LEARN MORE. Meet the Author.

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What does legal tech mean for the legal profession?

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In this article, our partners ILSPA (The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s) will consider some of the latest IT innovations affecting the profession. Law firms and government departments have been using new technologies to provide legal services for years. Automated legal research. Providing legal advice.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation. Paralegals play an indispensable role in the legal process, handling things such as document review and analysis, legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing case files. GET ACCESS 6.

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A day in the life at a legal technology firm

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As I said at the outset, I didn’t take the traditional route of university, to LPC paid for by a law firm, to a training contract. As of now, these projects include: developing an ESG product offering; work on Smart Contracts and building out a partnership with a LegalTech vendor. 1:00pm – I grab some lunch. The art of concentration.

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5 ways a virtual family law paralegal can take your practice to the next level

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Virtual workers can allow you to expand your office flexibly and contract your office staff as your needs fluctuate on a project by project basis. Drafting judicial council forms in Family Law matters, whether the case is a Dissolution, Paternity, Guardianship or other matter, can be a tedious and time consuming project.