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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It got me thinking about how this can also affect a paralegal career if we’re not careful. It’s the same with paralegal certificate programs. A paralegal certificate program can’t teach you how to be a successful paralegal. This problem is not unique to the paralegal profession.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Top 7 Tips for Litigation Paralegals in 2024

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals.

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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Great paralegals tend to have qualities like attention to detail, organization, and time management. But I believe that a great paralegal also can see beyond self-doubt and fear to be able to tackle anything head-on.

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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

I had an interesting inquiry from a paralegal student as part of her class where she asked if she could interview me. Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. My Start as a Paralegal Q. I didn’t know I was going to be a paralegal initially.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. One thing about being a paralegal is that it has a lot to do with making good judgment calls.

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Paralegal Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

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. It would be best if you remembered that as a paralegal, you will encounter all kinds of people in the world with various situations and needs.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

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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Paralegal Project Management Tip

Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

For this Fast-Track Friday tip, let’s look at one principle of project management that you can easily apply to any of your paralegal projects. As paralegals, you’re already working as project managers, even if it’s not in an official capacity. How can we apply the triple constraints of project management to your paralegal projects?

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4 Ways to Transition Into Your New Paralegal Role Smoothly

Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I wanted to expand my knowledge as a paralegal and to do that I would have to start over somewhere new. WATCH NOW 1.

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Litigation Technology Tips for Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Find out if you have the foundational technology skills to be successful in your paralegal career. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? If that’s not possible, or if you’re new to the paralegal profession and wondering what the attorneys are expecting from you, here is a brief overview of what makes a great paralegal in the eyes of most attorneys.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? Her name is Ashley Stasewicz.

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4 Ways to Stay Ahead of Email Jam

Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 4, 2023

Microsoft Office is a widely used program among law firms in the United States, and if used to its full potential, Outlook can be an extremely useful tool in your paralegal career. I’ve seen way too many paralegals who have hundreds (if not thousands) of unread emails, junk mail, and personal mail floating around their inboxes.

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

The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

In doing so, you become a better version of yourself, a better paralegal, legal assistant, or whatever the role you may hold. 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.

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It is what it is.

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You Got Fired, Now What?

Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 24, 2023

Tips on How to Stay Positive and Find a New Paralegal Job As my time as a paralegal continues to grow, I’ve become more and more accustomed to seeing that e-mail stating that so and so is “no longer with the firm”. In this blog, I’ll share tips on how to stay positive and find a new paralegal job.

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It happens to so many.

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It happens to so many.

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

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 History of Inmate Education

Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

We offer a correspondence Paralegal certificate program to the incarcerated population. We also offer correspondence Advanced Paralegal Certificate Courses for incarcerated individuals. This program provides students with foundational knowledge and skills needed in the legal field.

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Paralegal Job Search Q & A

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2022

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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Celebrating Paralegal Success in 2023

Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We’re coming up on the end of the year and it’s time to celebrate your paralegal success! When you’re in the gain, in your mind, you’re looking back and measuring your current paralegal success against where you were. My podcast, the Paralegals on Fire! Along with your paralegal certificate.

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Paralegal Professional Development – Tips for New Paralegals

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! To combat this and support my paralegal professional development, every day I: 1. Getting Started.

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7 Habits of the Indispensable Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career

Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career Many professionals looking to propel their careers to the next level join professional organizations to help them do so. Paralegals are a perfect example of one career field that can benefit greatly from joining professional organizations.

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