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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. In other words, a paralegal and a legal assistant were the same thing. That was at a time when law firms had legal secretaries. Probably not.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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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. But here’s what I also know: I talk to paralegals across the country. Is it worth it to become a paralegal?

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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

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To gain the real legal experience requirements you need to qualify for those paralegal job postings, you can start as an entry-level legal assistant or legal secretary. Even starting as a receptionist at a law office is a great first step in gaining the legal experience you need. LEARN MORE 3.

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Adding Value to the Firm – Are you in or Out?

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Prior to working with Estrin, Nora was a civil litigation paralegal for more than 20 years in the areas of practice such as business, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and later as a workers’ compensation paralegal for 6 years. She a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA).

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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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 Roles in Other Countries

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Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. One website in France calls a Law Clerk a, “Second-in-Command Lawyer.”

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

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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. No, I did not.

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