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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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Is it worth it to become a paralegal? I became a paralegal during my paralegal studies and I have lived the life I have always dreamed even 21 years later! How to become a litigation paralegal Ask any ten litigation paralegals how they became a paralegal, and you will most likely get ten different answers.

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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 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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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

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Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. You can become a generalist or specialize in a legal specialty such as bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, estate planning or corporate. Firms often hire virtual assistants to save money.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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In this interview with Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwen University in Canada, you’ll gain insight into the importance of mentorship and the impact paralegal mentors can have on aspiring paralegals. And one big example is real estate lawyers.

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