Top 10 Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal Attention to DetailProblem-solving Technology SkillsProactive MindsetProfessionalism & AccountabilityTime ManagementResearch SkillsA Positive AttitudeCommunication SkillsOrganization Skills Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? Ask them! The easiest way to find out what…
A year ago, I was holed up in my office with my headset on in the middle of a scheduled conference call. My head bobbed up and down as I watched our new legal assistant bounce like a Jack Russell Terrier at my door holding…
Do you feel like you’re in a constant battle with the scarcity mindset? The scarcity mindset has been plaguing the paralegal profession for far too long. This mindset is detrimental to all of us as we become limited in our potential to grow and excel…
Is a paralegal internship worth the time? Yes! Put yourself in this situation: you have recently finished your academic studies and are set up at a local law firm to intern as a paralegal for the next few weeks. You have all the knowledge you…
Most likely, you did not have a class on case management in your paralegal certificate program. If there was, it was a chapter in one of your reading assignments and challenging to put into context until you actually put it to practice. Unless the…
Paralegal Skills Required for a Successful Career What paralegal skills are required for a successful paralegal career? An easy way to figure that out is to look at a variety of paralegal job descriptions and then tailor them for the particular practice area that you…
The Paralegal Certificate is Just the Start of Your Paralegal Training Indispensable paralegals know that their paralegal certificate is only the beginning of their paralegal training. If you’re like most, you probably spent a good sum of time and money on that paralegal certificate, so…
Many people don’t know this about me, but I’ve been a certified scuba diver for over 10 years. A few years ago, I also got my ASA 101 certification to sail a boat. Which means I passed the test that says I can sail a…
One of the questions that I get asked the most from new paralegals is “what kind of skills do I need to focus on in my first few years?” Here’s a quick video (about 20 minutes) for new paralegals. Want more tips? Our Fast-Track Friday…