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Managing Clients and Their Expectations

In our newest guest blog, Gabrielle Phillips offers 11 techniques for successfully managing clients and their expectations as a paralegal.
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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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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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How to Combat Negativity in the Workplace

Learn actionable strategies for combatting negativity in the workplace and maintaining positive gratitude for the resources available to you.
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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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Legal AI – Can Paralegals be Replaced by Robots?

Can paralegals be replaced by robots? Read about legal technology and 4 ways you can increase your job security.
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Critical Thinking: What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Improve it

Critical thinking is a critical skill, but what is it and how can we improve it? Brett Surbey details its importance in your paralegal 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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10 Things We’re Glad Have Changed in the Paralegal Profession

Are you new to the paralegal profession? Have you been a paralegal for years? Read the top 10 things we're glad have changed for legal
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It Is About More Than Just Paralegal Skills

As a litigation paralegal, you can laser-focus on developing the right paralegal skills, but you have to remember two other key areas.
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3 Ways to Work Better with Attorneys

As a paralegal, are you struggling to find common ground when working with your attorney? Here are 3 tips to start working better together.
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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

After 43 years of being a paralegal, Laurie shares lessons learned over time. You'll get tips on case management and working with others.
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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

Are you considering a paralegal career? These are the top 10 things attorneys look for in a paralegal. Most of them are not exclusive to
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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

A Paralegal Boot Camp's guest blog writer gives you some great tips on how to mentor new legal assistants successfully.
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Legal Writing Skills for the Paralegal

This Paralegal Boot Camp's guest blog writer gives you some great tips on improving your legal writing skills as a paralegal.
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Dealing with Emotional Clients: 9 Strategies for Paralegals

The Paralegal Boot Camp's guest blog writer gives you some great tips on dealing with emotional clients as a paralegal.
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5 Tips for Fast-Tracking Disbursement After Settlement

The Paralegal Boot Camp's guest blog writer gives you some great paralegal tips on fast-tracking disbursement after settlement.
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How To Be A Problem Solving Paralegal

Want to become a better problem solver? Here are 4 methods for solving problems like a rockstar paralegal.
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8 Mindsets That Could Be Hurting Your Career

Dan Moulder, Paralegal Manager and Author of The Lunch, gives us some great insight on 8 mindsets that could be hurting your paralegal career.
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How to Turn Your Performance Review Into a Career Development Opportunity

It's time to reflect and level up your paralegal career. Here are 4 key ways to get the most out of your paralegal performance reviews.
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Paralegal Side Gig Ideas (No driving required!)

If you need to make some extra cash, as a paralegal you have lots of options that don't involve driving for Uber or Door Dash.
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Paralegal Life: Working For A Difficult Boss

Mary Mendoza gives paralegals her helpful insight into paralegal life with tips for working with a difficult boss.
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