LexBlog

JULY 26, 2019

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals are an attorney’s right-hand person. What a paralegal is NOT.

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How To Become A Paralegal

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

One of the most frustrating parts for paralegal students is finding that first job. Because of that, we’ve put together this list of the top 5 paralegal job search questions and answers! When Should I Start Looking for My First Paralegal Job? Paralegal classes are taught from a broad perspective. The sooner, the better.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 20, 2023

In my over 20 years working as a Paralegal, I have had the opportunity to work for both Plaintiff and Defense firms. Plaintiff firms can be hired anywhere from when the claim first begins, to when the case goes to court. Here are some paralegal case management tips. Get 9 Strategies for Dealing with Emotional Clients.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? I did an internship in the office of an assistant prosecutor and fell in love with the law and the work of a paralegal. I have become very close to many of my “sisters-in-law” and truly value those friendships. What do you see as hot trends in the paralegal industry?

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By leveraging legal workflow automation to optimize operations, law offices can unlock a host of benefits that enhance efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and overall success. The automation of legal workflows has become a game-changer for law offices.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Prior to her appointment, she served as a Deputy Disciplinary Administrator for the State of Kansas where she prosecuted attorney disciplinary cases and served as a coordinator for the Attorney Diversion Program where she also provided training to lawyers in law practice management and technology use.

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DigitalParalegalServices

AUGUST 12, 2015

After a short period of time greeting clients, issuing paychecks, and managing the firm’s law library, I was given the opportunity to train as a legal secretary for the senior partner and his paralegal. As a family, we followed the court proceedings and convictions of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Will you be one of them?

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LawSites

JULY 29, 2021

Yesterday, I reported that law practice management company Clio acquired the automated court-calendaring company CalendarRules. AMBROGI: Jack, given that this is just Clio’s second acquisition, why was court rules calendaring where you wanted to focus? Why did you think that was important to bring into the Clio family?

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MyCase

JANUARY 26, 2022

Add to that the stress of never missing a court deadline or neglecting client matters ?— Is your firm in the minority and still using outdated or clunky law office calendar software? This is why it’s all the more important for lawyers to stay abreast of their tasks and calendared court deadlines. Sound familiar?

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Rocket Matter

JULY 18, 2023

Free Guide The Paperless Law Office: A 12-Month Plan for Going Paperless This free guide will provide you with an actionable plan for going paperless, with monthly tasks that include: 1. Not only does it make you look unprofessional before the court and your client, but it also creates potential malpractice exposure.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 30, 2023

It’s also critical to understand how much time it takes for paralegals and administrative staff to complete their casework. Build accurate billable rates for administrative work Automated time tracking isn’t just for your partners and associates.

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LexBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

An attorney can bill for hours and hours of tedious work on a case, only to lose the case because a form was not properly prepared by a Paralegal, or part of the client’s file was mislaid, misfiled, or completely lost. Part of the problem is that paralegals can quickly become overburdened in a fast-paced office.

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LexBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

An attorney can bill for hours and hours of tedious work on a case, only to lose the case because a form was not properly prepared by a Paralegal, or part of the client’s file was mislaid, misfiled, or completely lost. Part of the problem is that paralegals can quickly become overburdened in a fast-paced office.

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LexBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

An attorney can bill for hours and hours of tedious work on a case, only to lose the case because a form was not properly prepared by a Paralegal, or part of the client’s file was mislaid, misfiled, or completely lost. Part of the problem is that paralegals can quickly become overburdened in a fast-paced office.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s any activity that’s part of what an attorney, or a paralegal, needs to do to complete the work you have been contracted to perform for a client. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). Expert Database.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). Expert Database.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Billable hours are the basis of most legal fee calculations, and putting in enough billable hours is essential to the profitability of law firms—that’s why they generally seek to maximize the number of billable hours that associates and partners put in. Some firms have a billable rate for key support staff, such as paralegals.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 11, 2023

We’re talking about the unintentional ways that law firms decrease their profits via lost billable time. There’s always an urgent matter, big meeting, or court date to prepare for. Why do lawyers lose billable time ALL the time? Lawyers have a lot going on in the day.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 19, 2021

. “ Shadow IT: A Serious Threat to Law Firms” by Sharon Nelson (@SharonNelsonEsq) and John Simek (@SenseiEnt). “Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Paralegal Over a Lawyer” by Roy Ginsburg. “Five Tips for Online Court Appearances” by Joan Feldman (@AttnyatWork). Palmer (@PalmerLaw).

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When running a law office, you also need to keep on top of your caseload. This includes document and contract management, client communications, court deadlines, and more. . Paperwork: Casework means dealing with contracts, documents, court orders, and loads of paperwork. Case Management.

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LexBlog

MAY 24, 2011

Legal Practice Optimization allows legal firms to have a virtual law office giving the attorney the opportunity to effectively communicate with their clients wherever they may be and whenever they need to do so. Law Practice Optimization provides lawyers the luxury to work wherever they may be.

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LexBlog

MAY 24, 2011

Legal Practice Optimization allows legal firms to have a virtual law office giving the attorney the opportunity to effectively communicate with their clients wherever they may be and whenever they need to do so. Law Practice Optimization provides lawyers the luxury to work wherever they may be.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2022

The right law office case management system can revolutionize your law practice. Instead, case management software will simplify your practice exponentially, making it easier than ever for you to efficiently run your busy practice and focus on what matters: practicing law and achieving desired outcomes for your clients.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What do you think will be the future of how law offices operate? Most people worked remotely in some capacity during COVID and some court proceedings were handled virtually and guess what? We got a good laugh. Ok, fantastic. Let’s now shift to discussing some advice for aspiring lawyers. Do you work remotely? What do you prefer?

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

And we have already seen efforts to have bots advise “clients” on run-of-the-mill legal representation issues in court. RT: My best guess is this technology will allow for fewer paralegals and legal assistants in a law office over the next decade but won’t replace new lawyers quite yet.

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