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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?”? Jessie is a board certified trial paralegal in Texas.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

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If you’re a paralegal and you’ve asked yourself, where do I want to take my career from here or if you’ve ever questioned if the skills that you’re obtaining as a paralegal working in a law firm could eventually transfer to a career that’s outside the typical law firm this interview will give you great insights.

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Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention These Things

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Paralegal schools want enrollments, so it’s easy to understand why they present the paralegal profession in a certain light. That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. is $53,910.

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What is a Litigation Paralegal?

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WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

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I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Looking back on that time, I remember personal injury work was so demanding. Great paralegals tend to have qualities like attention to detail, organization, and time management. I mean really, how hard could it be?

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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

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This one’s for you, Paralegal Mom! I spent the next few years earning my degrees and paralegal certificate and getting married and having a few more babies. It opened the door to a hallway of opportunities and my paralegal career began. Time Management as a Paralegal Mom They say you see time through your children.

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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. Here are Paralegal Interview Questions to be Prepared For.

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