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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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. Will this happen to paralegals? The paralegal position will begin to look different.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

If such a meme depicted a paralegal’s education, the visible tip of the iceberg would represent the formal, foundational education and essential working skills of that paralegal. . These are the qualifications that clients, attorneys, and other professionals see in day-to-day interactions with the paralegal.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this detailed article, we’ll delve into the world of probate paralegals, highlighting their role, the intricacies of their expertise, and the essential services provided by LDA Pro Legal. Their role involves assisting attorneys, clients, and executors in navigating the probate process.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When I was starting out, many people told me that I will need a few years of experience being a legal assistant/secretary and/or a paralegal degree before landing a paralegal position. Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. Here are some Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal. Most, if not all, attorneys have paralegals, or someone that does all the work of a paralegal, without whom it would be extremely difficult to deliver legal services; as they do various jobs that make the law properly administered.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. One thing about being a paralegal is that it has a lot to do with making good judgment calls.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When I was starting out, I kept watching videos on what a typical day looks like as a paralegal, and to be honest with you, it was quite challenging finding a YouTuber who talks about what they actually do as a paralegal. I work from home as a fully remote paralegal, so I usually start at 8:30 AM and end my day around 5:00 PM.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Adobe Acrobat Pro/PDF Sam Basic/Foxit PDF. Edit PDF files with ease.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? Jessie is a board certified trial paralegal in Texas. On her own.

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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

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o Northwest Colorado. o Hawaii/Kauai.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o Northwest Colorado. o Hawaii/Kauai.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Paralegal Lessons Learned Working With Clients and Teams.

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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. Here are some tips that will help you improve your chances and allow you to get the most out of your paralegal internship.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 25, 2024

Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. The firm had been seeking a litigation paralegal for months. The hiring manager wants to find a 2-5 year litigation paralegal who has gone to trial and does not want to pay more than $65-80,000 per year. Quite a twist!

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Paralegals often initiate or respond to dozens of emails, instant messages, and other electronic communications daily. Fortunately, there are methods, like the paralegal checklist below, and proper email etiquette , that will help reduce your exposure to these risks. Communications Launch Checklist. Recipients.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework that I developed a while ago when I was outlining the curriculum for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp program. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career. The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career. They do exist.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

There are more than a singular branch of law professionals and honestly speaking, some of them are really confusing. Probate paralegal Woodland is a vital part of this law industry. Is probate paralegal important? This field of law can be particularly difficult due to the numerous tax considerations. .

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2022

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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ALPS

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I recently attended a paralegal training event. It nevertheless gave me time to think about the roles of paralegals and how important paralegals are to the legal profession. I had exposure at a very young age to the world’s best paralegal, my mom. My dad is and always has been a solo practitioner.

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SimplyLawJobs

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

I am a legal assistant working at a multi-claimant legal US firm specialising in commercial, employment and consumer class action litigation. 9 Things you need to know before choosing a law school. Day in the life of a legal assistant. How to standout when seeking paralegal roles. Browse jobs.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

It implicitly suggests that only licensed attorneys hold value or expertise within the legal realm , while others are relegated to a subordinate status.” By prefixing roles with “non”, we implicitly suggest that the only significant figure in the legal landscape is the lawyer.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our partners NALP, the longest running professional membership body for paralegals in England, have gained an insight into the lives of their members and how they have been affected by the pandemic and lockdown generally. . The role of a paralegal within the firm . Other sectors of the legal industry .

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Some lawyer s get burned hiring staff, whether it’s legal assistant s , paralegals or other attorneys. In my experience, I’ve found that law firms connect on a successful hire (across all employee categories) about 40% of the time. 400 over a full seasons. over 80 years ago. That ain’t bad.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Many attorneys who start to hire want to do so as cheaply as possible; and, that often means, in addition to probably not offering substantial benefits (or, maybe opting for a contractor), that lawyer will hire another attorney or paralegal or legal assistant with little to no experience.

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MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team members to take on higher-level responsibilities.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

When you work as a Virtual Legal Assistant, you can choose to work as an employee or you can set up your own business. There are pros and cons to each arrangement. When you work as an employee, you don't have to invest any money up front or find your own clients, but your pay rate, work hours, and how you work will be more restricted.

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The Robertson Reader

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether you’d like to become a Legal Assistant, you’re currently in a program, or you’re a new Graduate looking for an edge over the competition, there are many good reasons to do some additional research on the subject above and beyond what you are shown in class.

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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. It’s something we all wondered at some point before we started in the legal industry. Choose a Paralegal Program. Take a look at some paralegal or legal assistant postings from Indeed.com.

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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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The Researching Paralegal

MARCH 29, 2022

There are, of course, many other paralegal blogs and resources out there. You can also find great information at your local or state paralegal organization and its newsletter. What an honor to be listed with the same bloggers I admire and have influenced me for so many years! WordPress.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. I made a huge impact on my firm from an idea learned at a Paralegal conference. She a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA). When it comes time for your review, guess what?

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Paralegal.edu

JULY 30, 2020

Typical mistakes made by new - and experienced - paralegals include misfiling documents, missing deadlines due to poor calendaring practices, failing to proofread for typos, inaccurately recording billable time, and coming to client meetings unprepared. We’ve all ended an important call by accidentally hanging up.

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