NCBA

DECEMBER 2, 2022

By the Communications Committee This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Johana Sanchez, a Paralegal at Armendariz Law Office, PLLC.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 31, 2021

My fellow Paralegals, do you ever feel you’re at a dead-end in your job? Look at the definition of a Paralegal. “A Now we just need to get this definition out in our own offices and help our attorneys understand what a paralegal can do for them. Overcoming why attorneys underutilize paralegals does not happen overnight.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Your firm’s law office management and organizational procedures can mean the difference between running a profitable business or running your business into the ground. There are several complex components involved in successful law office management. Why is High-Quality Office Management Important? Trust accounts.

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How To Become A Paralegal

JULY 30, 2018

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about various skills that benefit paralegals. We’re going to discuss how to become a paralegal. Choose a Paralegal Program. One of the best ways to become a paralegal is to enroll in a specialized program. One of the best ways to become a paralegal is to enroll in a specialized program.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In the world of technology and freelancing , remote workers can be seen in numerous industries, including the law system. The offsite paralegals are trained to provide support to law firms and lawyers having the necessary experience and education to facilitate services from afar. Benefits of Using a Virtual Paralegal.

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How To Become A Paralegal

MAY 29, 2018

Yet, I’ve also provided virtual paralegal services and worked in a traditional law office. with one of my clients, Megan Zavieh, to discuss what she looks for when she needs to hire a paralegal. Megan Zavieh runs Zavieh Law. She’s licensed to practice law in several states, including California and Georgia.

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How To Become A Paralegal

JANUARY 22, 2018

If you’re thinking about going to school to become a paralegal, I have great news for you! There are more career options for paralegals than ever before. You don’t have to stick with one career option for paralegals for your entire professional life. Work in a Traditional Law Office. Virtual Law Offices.

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LDA PRO

JULY 29, 2021

Only an attorney may provide legal advice, not a paralegal or a notary with process server Sacramento service. Can a paralegal be competent enough to notarize documents? If the paralegal works as a notary public, he or she is qualified to notarize the papers or certificates. Can a paralegal be Notary?

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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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How To Become A Paralegal

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In honor of The Job Interview, here are tips new paralegals can use for their interviews. Do a little research on the law firm, law office, attorney, or business. There are also questions related directly to paralegal interviews. How do you think your previous experience in a law office will help you in this job?

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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. Here are some paralegal case management tips. Your 3-Step Plan to Accelerate Your Litigation Paralegal Career Open more doors for higher income potential and more job opportunities. GET ACCESS 7.

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How To Become A Paralegal

MARCH 30, 2018

Yet, the paralegal profession is subject to certain ethical rules. Is it ethical for paralegals to use social medial to get information on parties involved in an active case? Although you’re a paralegal and not a lawyer, one of the best things you can do is read the rules for lawyers in your jurisdiction.

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The Paralegal Resource

JUNE 3, 2014

If you are a paralegal working in a busy law office, you know all too well one simple truth. There simply are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all of the tasks you have on your list!

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries . Office Support Staff . Gathering documents.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. When building a legal professional team, law firms often think primarily about job function. Paralegals and Legal Secretaries . Office Support Staff . Gathering documents.

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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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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 30, 2021

Whether you are a lawyer, working as the position of legal technology operations director, or performing any other role, the ultimate goal of your law firm is to help your clients and your business succeed. Time tracking matters a lot, especially if you are running a law firm. Time Tracking Software.

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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. Through social media, I was introduced to the term virtual paralegal. Will you be one of them?

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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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DigitalParalegalServices

AUGUST 17, 2015

Although kids are the ones going back to class, attorneys and paralegals could use a curriculum refresher too. In law offices as well as in classrooms, respectful behavior is of the utmost importance. Resist the temptation to talk over others or to run down the halls of your office kicking and screaming. Be respectful.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

What skills and expertise are in demand for paralegals/legal assistants? The survey says: Law firms want paralegals who can perform multiple job functions and deliver quality results at cost-effective billing rates for clients. The survey states that in-demand practice areas and positions include: Litigation.

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The Researching Paralegal

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Paralegals and legal support staff – do not think you are off the hook. Incompetence, lack of representation, and disputes over fees and costs were not far behind. Mr. Bright’s essay, from the Texas perspective, is nonetheless an excellent refresher and reminder for all of us. You represent your attorney and employer.

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The Paralegal Resource

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Developers are taking advantage of Android's open source platform which is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel. For all you non-geeky types out there, Linux is an operating system released under the GNU General Public License 2, meaning it's free and open source software developed by contributors worldwide.

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Ramblings of a Connecticut Paralegal

MAY 24, 2021

Depending on your role at your firm or organization, being a paralegal may include helping with marketing. The firm I work for in Connecticut, The Law Offices of Donna Buttler, is small, and I welcome you to visit the website at www.dbuttler.com. Each and every one of those sites want to be seen!

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The Robertson Reader

JANUARY 24, 2018

Career as a Paralegal: Legal Assistant – Institute for Career Research This very short book is great for those who are interested in the field of law and want to know more about what a career as a Legal Assistant entails. Legal Break-In: Get That Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal Job! – Law Office Skills – Linda L.

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My Paralegal Place

JULY 14, 2021

By Nicole Black As the pandemic recedes and we head into the “new normal,” no one is exactly sure what law offices will look like post-pandemic. Will lawyers work remotely more often than before? Will the “face time” requirements of year’s past fall by the wayside as remote work increases? […].

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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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The Paralegal Resource

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Law firm billing and accounting requirements are inherently different from other service businesses. Even among legal practices, billing requirements can vary greatly from one area of practice to another.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What do you think will be the future of how law offices operate? Clearly, law is becoming more tech enabled and that allows for more mobility. Covid may have rushed what was inevitable — a more tech enabled law firm. There are still many other pressures that are much more threatening to traditional law firm models.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 2, 2023

Ask your receptionists, paralegals, IT group, HR team, and accounting department as well as your associates, partners, and clients where they think your organization excels. Do your invoices go out and get paid on time? Is your team good at negotiating settlements? Create the most accurate list possible by seeking input across your firm.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 16, 2023

Administrative or clerical tasks shouldn’t be billed at the same rate that partners or associates charge for work that only they can do. This can be an issue for solo or small firms that don’t have a large admin team or paralegals.

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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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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

To do this, law firms can take advantage of another industry change that has evolved from technology: a virtual legal team consisting of Paralegals , Legal Assistants , Legal Secretaries , and Virtual Assistants. Both virtual law offices and traditional brick-and-mortar offices can benefit from using a virtual legal team.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

More useful posts: 9 Reasons Why Legal CRM Takes Your Law Firm To The Next Level Top 8 Technologies to Help You Run a Paperless Law Office Why is Online Legal Payment Processing a Must for Your Law Firm Demystifying the Billable Hour: How to Right-Size Your Rates With prices rising so much over the last year (global inflation is forecasted at 8.8%

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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. so that a firm can do an autopsy of its workflow and make tweaks to enhance productivity. What is a billable hour (and what isn’t)? A billable hour is client time.

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