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Episode 80: Should You Take Any Position To Get Your Foot In The Door?

A paralegal puts in the work and gets her foot in the door as she ascends the legal corporate ladder.

In this guest episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson interviews Kim Barrett, who started as a receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. Her story is important for you to hear. She shares her amazing journey and career with us, along with […]

Episode 74: Paralegal Inspiration Episode – An Interview with Heidi Semkovich

An image of chairs arranged along a wall with the same colors except one that stands out depicting the need for uniqueness.

In this month’s interview in our paralegal inspiration episode series of #RockstarParalegals who truly enjoy what they do, I talked with Heidi Semkovich. Heidi is a paralegal in Alberta, Canada. She has worked in Oil & Gas, Criminal Defense, Regulatory, and most recently in labor and employment law. Heidi is the President of the Alberta […]

Episode 72: Paralegal Tips for Coping With a Boss Who Yells At You

An image of paralegals standing before an attorney who is taller than they are and yells at them.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson shares advice on what you can do if your attorney yells at you because no one should have to tolerate such behavior no matter the circumstance. Show Highlights Other Podcast Episodes of Interest Episode 28: 3 Ways to Work Better with Attorneys […]

Episode 71: March Paralegal Inspiration An Interview with Brian Carchedi

An image of chairs arranged along a wall with the same colors except one that stands out depicting the need for uniqueness.

If you’ve been a podcast listener for a while, you heard the earlier episode that I asked for paralegals who wanted to be interviewed about what they love about being a paralegal and help spread some inspiration to other paralegals. The response was overwhelming! We’ll give you one of these interviews every month this year […]

Episode 70: 10 Litigation Paralegal Tips for Success

A silhouette of a litigation paralegal group jubilating about their success through the litigation paralegal's tips for success.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson gives 10 litigation paralegal tips for things you could be doing to see success in their careers and stand out at their firms. From when you should be asking for feedback to how to get out of the office sooner, these litigation […]

Episode 69: Get Unstuck and Out of Your Own Way

An image of a blackboard on which your mindset matter announces the importance of a paralegals mindset to their career growth.

In this guest episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson talks with Dan Moulder, paralegal manager and author of the book “The Lunch.” In the book, Dan tells a story about an annual corporate lunch that highlights eight characters with mindsets that are limiting them in life and work. In the show, […]

Episode 68: February Paralegal Interview with Lisa Gutierrez

An image of chairs arranged along a wall with the same colors except one that stands out depicting the need for uniqueness.

If you’ve been a podcast listener for a while, you heard the earlier episode that I asked for paralegals who wanted to be interviewed about what they love about being a paralegal and help spread some inspiration to other paralegals. The response was overwhelming! We’ll give you one of these interviews every month this year […]

Episode 67: What’s Your 5-Year Plan?

A senior paralegal sits and holds a pencil and a book to write down her 5 year plan to advance her career.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show Ann Pearson shares the importance of writing out a plan and taking the time to visualize what you hope to see in your future for both your career and personal life. Listen now and learn ways to start making that plan and tips on […]

Episode 66: Are You Still Waiting For That On-the-Job Paralegal Training?

A group of new paralegals sit in a row with a computer each and take on-the-job training from a senior colleague.

It happens to so many paralegal school graduates. You graduate from school and land an exciting new job, but the training to do your job well never comes. If you’re still waiting for that on-the-job paralegal training, what should you do? If you’re a new paralegal or someone who has been in the paralegal field […]

Episode 65: 3 Traits of a Rockstar Paralegal

A group of rockstar paralegals with the desirable traits stand and pose for the paralegal podcast.

There are so many traits, skills, and habits that make for a successful paralegal career. We talk about many of them in this podcast show, but today we’re going to just focus on three of them that a rockstar paralegal has so that you can fast-track your paralegal career. Whether you’re a new paralegal or […]