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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

Ann interviews Ashley Stasiewich as they reflect on the power of paralegal mentors and the impact they can have on someone's career.
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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

Continuing education is important if you want to advance your paralegal career.
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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

This article from guest blogger Noor Haleem gives great insight into what to expect going from what you learned in school to being a paralegal
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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Getting your first paralegal job can be challenging. Learn 5 ways to overcome these obstacles to land your dream paralegal job from our latest guest
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Finding Your Confident Voice as a New Paralegal

Get valuable advice from Ann about gaining confidence as a paralegal and handling challenging situations in the workplace.
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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Are you considering becoming a litigation paralegal? Find out everything you need to know about this career path.
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How to be a Confident Paralegal

Do you want to be a confident paralegal? Get 13 tips for how to gain confidence as a paralegal in our guest blog from Lillie Ackerman.
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Lessons from Management: Key Insights I Wish I Knew as a Paralegal

Learn 5 things Ann learned as a manager that paralegals can benefit and grow their careers faster by knowing.
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Why Faking It Till You Make It Is A Bad Idea

Get valuable insights from Ann about why faking it till you make it is a bad idea in the paralegal profession and how you can
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Trial Notebook to the Rescue

A new case file has been dumped on your desk. Here's a template for a Trial Binder (aka Trial Notebook) that will help take some
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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

Ann interviews guest Jessie Foss on how she started her career without a paralegal certificate. This Q & A will give you insight on how
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10 Paralegal Tips to Fast-Track Your Paralegal Career

Do you want to fast-track your paralegal career and start standing out at your firm? Here are 10 paralegal tips to help you.
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What is Your 5-Year Plan?

Have you thought about what you want your life and career to look like in 5 years? Learn how to create a 5-year plan to
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Improving Your Paralegal Writing Skills

In our latest guest blog, Brett Surbey offers six tips for improving your paralegal writing skills to communicate effectively in your career.
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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Learn what you can do to push your paralegal career forward if you're still waiting for on-the-job training at your firm.
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3 Traits of a Rockstar Paralegal

Dive into 3 traits of a rockstar paralegal and how to develop them so that you can have a successful paralegal career.
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What It Looks Like to be a Proactive Paralegal

This article will show you what it looks like to be a proactive paralegal and how you can start impressing your attorneys today.
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Starting A New Paralegal Career Today

Find out 3 things I would do differently if I was starting a new paralegal career today, starting with investing in career development more.
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5 Ways to Turn Your Paralegal Internship Into A Job Offer

A paralegal internship is a valuable way to start your paralegal career. Here are 5 ways to turn your paralegal internship into a job offer.
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Gain Experience with Paralegal Pro Bono Work

Learn how you can gain experience with paralegal pro bono work and how to find these opportunities in your paralegal career.
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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal

This article walks you through a day in the life of a litigation paralegal and some of the typical everyday tasks of a paralegal.
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What is the Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator?

The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework designed to help you accelerate your paralegal career in less time.
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10 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Litigation Paralegal

This article provides 10 tips for paralegals in their first year as a litigation paralegal based on lessons learned on-the-job.
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Paralegal Career Development – Tips for Asking Your Firm to Invest in You

Get tips on how to ask your firm or attorney to invest in your paralegal career development and increase your chances of getting a yes.
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Where Your Litigation Career Path Can Take You

Guest expert Kim Bookout shares her story of litigation career path mobility and shares actionable strategies for your career.
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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

Guest expert Kim Barrett shares her story of moving from receptionist to Director and the best tips for growing your paralegal career.
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6 Paralegal Tips to Reduce Stress

Six tips for paralegals to reduce stress in the workplace, avoid burnout, and focus on positive habits that promote wellness.
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