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What is a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal Bootcamp

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. On her own.

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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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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities.

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Williamson County, Tennessee Tort Trial Statistics

Day on Torts

BirdDog Law is the leading resource center for Tennessee trial lawyers and paralegals. In addition to information about court clerks, local rules, local forms, and more, each county’s database includes information about tort jury and non-jury trials.

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Meet Keeva – Law student and junior paralegal

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We recently caught up with Keeva, an undergraduate law student at the University of Hertfordshire and a junior paralegal. She also noted having a part-time job as a junior paralegal means she does not have to struggle as much as those who are not working alongside their studies. . Meet Keeva – Law student and junior paralegal.

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Short Term Offer for Day on Torts and Other Books – Save 25%

Day on Torts

BirdDog Law is a website that provide access to legal information that Tennessee lawyers and paralegals need to better serve their clients. It is filled with free resources that will save you time and money. Interested in knowing the fax number for the Circuit Court Clerk in Henry County?

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