Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Summarizing medical records can be a major part of a paralegal’s job, yet it is one that gets little attention in the curriculum of many paralegal certificate programs. As one who has had to learn it the hard way, I’d like to offer my top 10 tips for summarizing medical records. Know Your Purpose.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A total of 87 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 66 graduates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 21 graduates. Congratulations graduates on your hard work, dedication, and accomplishment.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. I can tell you that in the last 29 years, I have never written a memo like that.

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NCBA

MAY 3, 2023

By the Communications Committee Jennifer is a Certified Paralegal in North Carolina and South Carolina and has been a paralegal for 25 years. She also received her Advanced Certified Paralegal Certification in Trial Practice, Land Use, and Real Property through the National Association of Legal Assistants.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A total of 87 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 66 graduates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 21 graduates. Congratulations graduates on your hard work, dedication, and accomplishment.

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Paralegal.edu

JUNE 16, 2020

We wanted to provide a reminder of our upcoming paralegal certificate class start dates and application deadlines along with some links to recent articles posted by CALS. All of us at Center for Advanced Legal Studies hope you are safe and well during these difficult times. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estate Planning Paralegal for its Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years experience in a law firm; BA and paralegal certificate. The post Trusts & Estate Planning Paralegal Position appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estate Planning Paralegal for its Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years experience in a law firm; BA and paralegal certificate. The post Trusts & Estate Planning Paralegal Position appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estate Planning Paralegal for its Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years experience in a law firm; BA and paralegal certificate. You will work with very high-wealth clients in high profile roles.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

If you are a paralegal, DO NOT – state that you are a Certified Paralegal unless you took and passed the NALA certification exam. Chances are more likely that are you earned a Paralegal Certificate. State: Paralegal Certificate, not Certified Paralegal. The ABA does not accredit anything.

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Paralegal.edu

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

A total of 103 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 81 graduates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 22 graduates. Congratulations graduates on your hard work, dedication, and accomplishment.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2022

You went through your paralegal certificate program, and now you’re looking for a paralegal job. But unfortunately, the fact that you have spent all that time and money preparing yourself to become a paralegal can feel fruitless when you are struggling to find that first paralegal job.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 29, 2021

You simply cannot go straight from a recent paralegal certificate program graduate to an e-discovery paralegal. Even if you added on a specialty certificate, you still must have hands-on experience to be an e-discovery paralegal. GET THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. About the Author.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 12, 2021

Just know that when you receive that paralegal certificate, your learning has only just begun. Knowing that you are going into an entirely new profession, one of the most important questions you want to ask during the interview is: Does the firm pay for continuing education (CLE) for its paralegals?

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The Paralegal Resource

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Currently, obtaining paralegal certification is not a mandatory requirement; in fact, for most states (California is the only exception to this rule), the paralegal field is not required to be regulated at all.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 6, 2020

It’s not something they teach in most paralegal certificate programs or even in college. Proofreading Tips. We are not all naturals at proofreading. They teach you how to write, but not how to proofread your writing. Proofreading is a skill, and like most other skills, it is one that can be improved over time.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 1, 2023

I spent the next few years earning my degrees and paralegal certificate and getting married and having a few more babies. She continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College earning her Paralegal Certificate in 2017. Shortly after Spring semester, I welcomed a beautiful baby girl.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’re reading this because you already think of your work as a paralegal in the foremost-important way to succeed: As a Career! I received my Paralegal Certificate in December of 2019 and graduated RIGHT into the Pandemic! Getting Started.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated. This means that almost anyone can call themselves a paralegal as there is no set requirement to earn that title. You can take varying levels of paralegal diplomas, post-graduate certificates, and many other courses through colleges and universities alike.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

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 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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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Rebecca Bach is a civil litigation paralegal for Cole Sadkin with an emphasis on business litigation, compliance, and contract work. She has a background in finance and graduated with honors in 2017 from her paralegal certification courses at Harper College.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I am graduating soon from a local paralegal certificate program and want to be a litigation paralegal. Hopefully, this was covered in your technology class for your paralegal certificate program. What litigation software or applications should I try to learn to help me work in litigation?

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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? You got your paralegal certificate. There is no on-the-job training. It is what it is. So what can you do now?

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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. If there was, it was a chapter in one of your reading assignments and challenging to put into context until you actually put it to practice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

Those who become certified in project management use the PMP (Project Management Professional) and LPM (Legal Project Management) credentials after their name, similar to national and state paralegal certification and registration credentials.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Teach a Course at a Local Paralegal School or an Online Paralegal School. There are a lot of paralegal certificate programs that hire paralegals and other legal professionals to teach for them.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career. While they teach paralegal ethics in most paralegal certificate programs, it is often difficult to apply those ethics until you are working as a paralegal in the real world.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Public Law and Government), Oakland Community College (Paralegal Certificate), and Colorado Tech University (MSM), Cara L. Cara is a Paralegal and Case Manager on Clark Hill, PLC’s Early Resolution Process (ERP) team, where she focuses on the early resolution of West Coast warranty litigation.

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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.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 8, 2021

This is why you must research the company before the interview.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

She continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College earning her Paralegal Certificate in 2017. A Paralegal Resource For You You Are Invited To Our Free eDiscovery Webinar. She is a Delaware native and graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

My name is Christina West, and I was a personal injury paralegal for six years. I’m currently working as a real estate legal assistant, learning to be a real estate paralegal. My husband and I have five wonderful kids and we love spending time exploring the world.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You didn’t even complete your paralegal certificate, as you stated in the education section of your resume. Honestly, from the point of view of a previous paralegal manager, this is a situation you never, ever want to be in. After checking your background, they realized you lied on your resume.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A total of 121 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 102 graduates , and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 19 graduates. Congratulations graduates on your hard work, dedication, and accomplishment.

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