The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

by Veronica Paulino Are you feeling like an underpaid paralegal? As paralegals, it’s our job to provide support to attorneys and clients, dedicating countless hours to research, investigation, drafting, and client engagement. My First Paralegal Job I began my career in a small boutique firm in Brooklyn, NY.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Below are 5 paralegal mistakes (and a bonus one) to avoid early on in your career. I’m going to share some of the biggest pitfalls that I see new paralegals make early in their careers that could be holding you back. Stay in Your Lane Paralegal mistake number one – being afraid to step outside your lane.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. That’s because back then there really was no such thing as a paralegal. Probably not. But let’s try.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I had an interesting inquiry from a paralegal student as part of her class where she asked if she could interview me. Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. My Start as a Paralegal Q. I didn’t know I was going to be a paralegal initially.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

As a paralegal, confidence is key to your role and making a meaningful contribution to your legal team. Whether you’re a seasoned paralegal or just starting out in your career, developing, and maintaining confidence can impact your professional success. ”( Source ) How important is confidence for a Paralegal?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 29, 2021

How to Transition from Litigation Paralegal to E-discovery Paralegal. Career options for paralegals are opening up, thanks to technology and a robust job market. One of those options is to transition from Litigation Paralegal to E-discovery Paralegal. GET THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. GET THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 12, 2021

Your mindset is so important to your success as a new paralegal. Let’s look at 3 mindset shifts you can make early in your paralegal career. Stop calling yourself a “newbie” paralegal. By referring to yourself as the “newbie paralegal,” you are giving yourself an unnecessary label. Paralegal Training.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Local government, excluding education and hospitals 4%.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 30, 2022

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. This interview will help you realize just how much control you have over your own paralegal career growth.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Is a paralegal internship worth the time? Put yourself in this situation: you have recently finished your academic studies and are set up at a local law firm to intern as a paralegal for the next few weeks. With that percentage in mind, how do you increase your chances of getting the paralegal career you have trained so hard for?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 6, 2023

Internships can be a great stepping stone into your first paralegal job. While finding success in your paralegal internship can initially seem daunting, we’re here to share some tips to turn your paralegal internship into a job offer. Listen to the Podcast Episode. Find the Gamechangers.

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

After all, in many countries, there are already paralegal businesses that provide services that may appear to everybody to be comparable to those provided by an attorney. So, what’s the distinction between a lawyer and a paralegal? The difference between a lawyer and a paralegal . Job duties. Study and education.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2022

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams.

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Paralegal Coffee Talk

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Best Advice I’ve Ever Received as a Paralegal. In the beginning of my Paralegal career, I was seriously lacking in word processing skills. Put a little money aside from every paycheck for your education fund. Entry-Level Paralegal Job Hunt Class. What was it? Did I pay for most of the classes myself?

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The term “paralegal” originated in the USA. With that in mind, Nannette Kendrick, Head of New Business and Marketing at Lovedays Solicitors , provides her insight into five common misconceptions about paralegals and what the truth really is. 1) Being a paralegal is an “in-between” job. 2) Becoming a paralegal is easy.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 24, 2023

Tips on How to Stay Positive and Find a New Paralegal Job As my time as a paralegal continues to grow, I’ve become more and more accustomed to seeing that e-mail stating that so and so is “no longer with the firm”. In this blog, I’ll share tips on how to stay positive and find a new paralegal job.

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SimplyLawJobs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Many are now seeing the benefit in taking a route as a paralegal either as a long-term option or as a path towards other roles within the law. Paralegals are an essential part of any law firm, so here, we take a look at what they do and why they are so important. What is a paralegal? What are the duties of a paralegal?

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SimplyLawJobs

DECEMBER 8, 2021

If you’re interested in the law but aren’t ready to become a lawyer (at least for now), then you may be interested in becoming a paralegal. You can spend your entire career as a paralegal. Alternatively, you can treat being a paralegal as a step on the path to becoming a lawyer. Academic qualifications. Necessary skills.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 8, 2023

The Inspiration for this Blog As I mentioned, I had a phone call from someone who was seeking a payment plan option for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp because she said, “I desperately need the course, I’m new to litigation and have no idea what I should be doing every day, and no one is available to help me.”

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. It has the median pay, the education level, etc.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. Should you keep struggling daily to understand how to do your job well? If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. Should you keep struggling daily to understand how to do your job well? If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

OCTOBER 22, 2018

There are several important steps in becoming a professional paralegal. Resumes are important for almost any job you are pursuing, but they are especially important for paralegals due to the competitive nature of the field. This is the right choice for new paralegals who have very little work experience.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

The skills that you’ve acquired throughout your paralegal career have opened the door to unlimited employment opportunities if you are looking for a paralegal career path that does not have the title “paralegal” that utilize your paralegal skills and experience.

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Paralegal Essentials

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Here’s a recent article from Paralegal Today which gives some good information about getting started on the Paralegal Path. It highlights the different educational requirements, how to evaluate schools and other information for those just beginning to consider a career as a Paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2021

9 TED Talks For Paralegals. There are so many free educational videos out there that it can be somewhat overwhelming. We’ve rounded up nine Ted Talks for Paralegals that you should be watching (not all at once!). You might think this would be about AI taking over paralegal jobs. ” [link].

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Of course my superficial reasons were quickly outweighed by my passion for education and creating a meaningful career for myself, one that fulfilled me. A day in the life of a magic circle corporate paralegal. What salary you may expect as a paralegal. Why did you choose a career in the legal industry? « Older Entries.

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Paralegal Essentials

JANUARY 21, 2014

I cannot speak for the others in my trade, but I know what I as an attorney want in a paralegal. Not everything I want has to do with their training or education. Nothing like observing paralegal at work to determine whether he or she will fit into the team. Personal Integrity. Self-motivation. Professionalism.

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LexBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Paralegal v2.0. has already made its presence known in the legal field igniting worry about our job security. The topic of Attorneys and paralegals v. pouring into the legal industry, it does not necessarily mean that paralegals will ever become obsolete. could be a friend rather than a foe of paralegals.

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