article thumbnail

Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

Paralegal Bootcamp

It’s the same with the sailing certification. It’s the same with paralegal certificate programs. A paralegal certificate program can’t teach you how to be a successful paralegal. This problem is not unique to the paralegal profession. It’s the same when lawyers graduate from law school.

Paralegal 246
article thumbnail

Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

Paralegal 227
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

Finance and Insurance 3%. Obtaining a legal certification or a degree as a paralegal offers an opportunity to seek a variety of career opportunities. Christine Rekash, RP, is a Criminal Paralegal Specialist with the United States Department of Justice and serves on the Illinois Paralegal Association Board of Directors.

Paralegal 246
article thumbnail

Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o The federal government, finance, and insurance sectors pay the most, with a median income above $84,000 per year. o Limited ceiling – you very likely never will be the boss of a law firm if you do not have a law degree.

Paralegal 130
article thumbnail

Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000. o The federal government, finance, and insurance sectors pay the most, with a median income above $84,000 per year. o Limited ceiling – you very likely never will be the boss of a law firm if you do not have a law degree.

Paralegal 130
article thumbnail

The Scarcity Mindset in the Paralegal Profession is Not Good for Anyone

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you’re thinking your paralegal certificate program forgot to mention a few things or didn’t prepare you to do your job – you are not alone. Getting a degree in finance doesn’t mean you’re ready to be a CFO. And in our case for the sake of fellow paralegals working in your law firm. None of them do.

Paralegal 130
article thumbnail

10 Tips for Summarizing Medical Records

Paralegal Bootcamp

Summarizing medical records can be a major part of a paralegal’s job, yet it is one that gets little attention in the curriculum of many paralegal certificate programs. You are also trying to determine whether your law firm should finance further care (if your firm offers that). Know Your Purpose.

Paralegal 265