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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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.” Source: [link] Get inspired by Kim Barrett’s story of her paralegal career growth from receptionist to Director. Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp Are you still waiting for on-the-job training that takes you through each phase of a litigation case and shows you what you can do to support your attorneys?

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

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Free Strategy Guidebook for New Litigation Paralegals Are you ready to fast-track your litigation paralegal career?! If you’re ready to seize this opportunity and thrive as a litigation paralegal, sign up below, and get started now! I recommend, at the minimum, obtaining an associate degree.

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

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I made a huge impact on my firm from an idea learned at a Paralegal conference. When I was a litigation paralegal, I attended one of the annual LAPA (Los Angeles Paralegal Association) October Conferences. Forensic investigations were new and hot with respect to the litigation discovery process.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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Christine Rekash, RP, is a Criminal Paralegal Specialist with the United States Department of Justice and serves on the Illinois Paralegal Association Board of Directors. She received her paralegal certificate from the ABA-Approved Roosevelt University’s Lawyer Assistant Program. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

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.” They were gracious enough to help me learn about preparing pleadings and discovery, just some basic knowledge about being a litigation paralegal. I moved up in the ranks of being a paralegal at the firm, and then eventually went into management. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION? That’s how I got started.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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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. Meet the Author.

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