The Estrin Report

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are the top 9 concerns, questions, and hottest topics for today’s job market The Goldman Sachs white paper states that 44% of all legal jobs will be replaced by AI and that it will virtually wipe out the paralegal role. Technology always changes jobs and lawyers are always slow to move but this is definitely a game-changer.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

To begin, the type of law being enforced is different. Laws are different for local municipalities versus Statewide law versus Federal law. Working for the IRS will focus on tax law as opposed to working for your local State’s Attorney’s Office. Paralegal career choice: ask yourself, What is your why?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most likely, you did not have a class on case management in your paralegal certificate program. Unless the law firm you work for only assigns one case at a time to you (and, let’s be honest, that is not going to happen), then you are going to have to juggle more than one case and keep all of them organized.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

She was previously supervising graduates of the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant program during their practicums as an office manager at Morrow Law, but she much prefers her current role working in higher education because it allows her to make a greater impact in educating future legal professionals. All right, Dennis.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You don’t learn much from your paralegal certificate/associate that applies to your day-to-day job. Let them talk.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Working in the legal profession means having a good working knowledge of many different technologies, including: Law firm billing software. To some new paralegals, being proactive might sound like you are being asked to read an attorney’s mind. You seek out work, rather than waiting for the lawyer to hand it to you.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Learn 10 Paralegal Tips to Fast-Track Your Career.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. I made my decision to venture out into the virtual world of law as it seemed cost-effective and time-effective both for the attorneys and me.”. Virtual Law Enforcement Transcriber. Compliance Paralegal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Here are 5 Things Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention. You got your paralegal certificate. It is what it is.

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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. I got started in the legal industry because a friend of mine was working at a large law firm. And I was one of them.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hopefully, they covered eFiling in your technology class in your paralegal certificate program. One wrote, “The lawyers I worked for never trained/taught me or gave me any direction, was upset the way I did things, so I was fired Monday. I’m beyond upset to the point of just giving up in the legal field.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 11, 2022

If this is you – the one who is struggling to get clear direction or are new to the paralegal profession and you feel consistently unsure – you are not alone. 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. None of them do.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Jaye Koch, ACP, is a Senior Paralegal at the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney where she enjoys doing any type of research (especially legal) and trial preparation. Political Science, from Virginia Wesleyan College 1982 and a Paralegal Certificate, from Tidewater Community College, 1986. Jaye has a B.A.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is done to the detriment of the firm and the paralegal profession. Why would you want any lawyer to look at any paralegal and think they’re not very good at their job? It brings down the entire paralegal profession because pretty soon that lawyer thinks you are the only paralegal in the world w ho’s competent.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS) Another solid option for paralegals looking to boost their career through education, networking, and certification is the National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS). People interested in the certification must pass a four-part exam.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Do the same thing when you hear them reference a new rule or regulation in that area of law that you don’t know what it is. I recently accepted a new paralegal position, and much to my utter astonishment, the firm lacks technology. Master the 7 Habits of the Indispensable Paralegal with our comprehensive guide. Read it here.

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