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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

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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?”? Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? I used to work for a Pizza Inn.

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

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Let’s start with the fascinating discovery of Virtual Assistant jobs that are available through employers. This up and coming brand new avenue to positions is rapidly becoming a new career path for legal assistants. Virtual Typist Legal Transcriptionist. Paid Legal Intern. Compliance Paralegal.

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Paralegal Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

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As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. Personal Injury Paralegal. Meet the Author.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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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. Personal Injury Paralegal.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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The earnings of a litigation paralegal can vary widely, with factors such as location, years of experience, size and prestige of the firm, and the type of litigation influencing the salary. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants was $56,230 in 2021.

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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

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Free Guide for Personal Injury Paralegals Are you ready to be a rockstar personal injury paralegal?! Legal assistant can be an alternative title to a paralegal, but there is a difference. Here’s why continuing education for paralegals is important.

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You Got Fired, Now What?

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Learn how failure can benefit your paralegal career. Adapt or Die I spent several years as a personal injury paralegal before I made the jump to try something different. Here are some paralegal professional development tips for you. Learn how to be a confident paralegal.

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