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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

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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. Floating means you aren’t intentional, and you stumble into an area of law, a type of law firm, or a specific position in a firm that may not be the best fit. Solo vs Large Firm.

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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. Many new lawyers find that it’s one thing to acquire a law degree, but another to practice law. Many new lawyers find that it’s one thing to acquire a law degree, but another to practice law.

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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

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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. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION? At least it hasn’t been boring. The Most Important Lesson. Meet the Author.

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