Episode 51: We Should all be so Lucky to Work at This Law Firm
In this solo episode, Ann brings to light an issue that we’ve all experienced, whether it’s working in a law firm, a corporate legal department, or another organization in the legal industry: the negative nelly who complains about everything. What can you do if you work with someone who even complains about things like your […]
Episode 50: What is a Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator?
In this solo episode, Ann Pearson gives you some insight into the things you can do to accelerate your career as a litigation paralegal. The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework developed to look at the 3 key categories that can be good predictors of success: mindset, behaviors, and skills. But Ann explores these […]
Episode 49: Begin With the End in Mind – a Trial Notebook Now Instead of Later
In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson discusses how a litigation paralegal can start a trial notebook (a/k/a trial binder) early in the case instead of waiting until the notice of trial. In doing so, you will be well ahead of the game when it comes time to prep […]
Episode 48: Case Management Tips: Do These 3 Things Today
In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson gives you case management tips to help you get up to speed fast on your case and to know what the attorney needs before they ask for it. Ann gives you tips on how to become the information manager on your cases […]
Episode 47: How to Get Your Attorney to Invest in Your Career Development
In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show Ann Pearson gives you tips on how to ask your attorney to invest in your career development and what to do before you ask. She also gives you some insight from a manager’s perspective on things like when to ask and how to increase […]
Episode 46: Paralegal Career Mobility – Why You Want it and How To Get it
What is paralegal career mobility? It is setting yourself up with the knowledge, skills, and experience that will give you the flexibility to do work that might not even have the word “paralegal” in the title. It could also mean upward mobility in your current paralegal role. In this episode, Ann interviews Kim Bookout, a […]
Episode 45: Tips For Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business
In this episode, Ann interviews Eda Rosa, a freelance paralegal who started her own company to find better balance and more freedom. But, as she reminds us, there are trade-offs to consider when you’re breaking out on your own. Eda gives listeners the pros and cons of being a freelance paralegal to help you make […]
Episode 44: A Paralegal Survey For You
In this solo episode, Ann announces a paralegal survey that the Paralegal Boot Camp developed to get answers to some of our burning questions. Questions like: Are you happy with where you work? Do you feel valued and appreciated? What could your employer do to improve your level of job satisfaction? Other Episodes Mentioned Episode […]
Episode 43: Is it Time For a Paralegal License? An Interview with Linda Odermott
Linda Odermott, NFPA certified paralegal and Oregon Certified Paralegal, discusses the process that she and a team of others went through in Oregon related to the paralegal licensing program that has been in the works in Oregon for over ten years. Linda also enlightens us on how paralegal licensing can benefit paralegals, the paralegal profession, […]
Episode 42: eDiscovery is Not a Bad Word
In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann talks about the importance of eDiscovery and how it has been a game changer for so many litigation paralegals. Whether you are just starting out your career as a litigation paralegal, or you’ve been holding off on embracing eDiscovery or technology in your practice […]