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Work Your Litigation Cases Like a Project Manager

Paralegals bring immense value to their firms when they adopt the mindset and habits of a project manager. Learn the steps to get started.
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Attorney Reveals Top 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals

Watch this video interview to hear what an attorney considers to be the must-have skills for paralegals and how those also relate to new associates.
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Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers

Linda Odermott takes a deep dive into paralegal licensing, why it's time for change and how it is moving forward in various states.
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Paralegals – Be the “Go-To” Person for AI

Watch the video interview Ann Pearson had with Jim Sullivan to learn why she is saying that AI for paralegals is essential.
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A Place to Start as a Litigation Paralegal With No Experience

Here is a place to start as a litigation paralegal when you have no experience and you're trying to get your paralegal career started.
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How to Make More Money as a Paralegal

Ann gives you 3 strategies to help you make more money as a paralegal with her insights learned as a paralegal manager.
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Paralegal Billable Hours – The Important Numbers

Three key numbers that you should be tracking if you are paralegal working in a law firm with a billable hour requirement.
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Civil Litigation Defense: Preparing for Trial

Rachael Duke gives us a roadmap in preparing for trial as a civil litigation defense paralegal and how to work a case up for trial.
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Key Strategies to Change Your Mindset About Your Billable Time

Discovery three key strategies to change your mindset about having to enter your billable time when working in a law firm.
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The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is Open

The only online paralegal course that gives new litigation paralegals monthly group coaching calls and best-in-class paralegal training.
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Is Everything a Rush Project for Paralegals?

It sometimes feels like there's no way around it. When you work attorneys everything is a rush project. But does it have to be that
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How to Get Promoted to a Paralegal Position

How to get promoted to a paralegal position if you took any position you could just to get your foot in the door.
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Paralegal Resume Tips

If your resume needs a refresh, these paralegal resume tips will help you get started and avoid a few common resume mistakes.
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Can You Make Any Money as a Freelance Paralegal?

Ann Pearson interviews Jaclyn Foster to bring you tips to succeed as a freelance paralegal.
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Accelerate Your Career With This 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals

Do you want to fast-track your paralegal career? Join the upcoming 5-day challenge for new litigation paralegals.
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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

Paralegal Student Kristy Medo interviews Ann Pearson where they discuss her career journey and the future of the paralegal profession.

You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour!

Let's stop accepting those low paying paralegal positions and set a new standard for paralegal salaries.
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50 Tips for New Paralegals

We asked paralegals across the country, and here's their tips for new paralegals. Things they wish someone told them early in their career.
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The “Underpaid” Paralegal

Are you feeling like an underpaid paralegal? Get tips on becoming an invaluable paralegal from our latest guest blog by Veronica Paulino.
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Alternative Paralegal Career Options

An updated list of alternative paralegal career options for paralegals and none of them include the traditional paralegal job title or role.
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5 Paralegal Mistakes to Avoid

Learn what 5 paralegal mistakes to avoid early in your career in order to fast-track your career development and success.
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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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Top 7 Tips for Litigation Paralegals in 2024

These 7 tips for litigation paralegals can help you accelerate your career in the coming year.
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Use This 3-Step Plan for Litigation Paralegals to Accelerate Your Career in 2024

Learn a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to accelerate their careers through understanding a developing their eDiscovery skills.
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What is a Litigation Paralegal?

A litigation paralegal assists attorneys with case management, drafting discovery, preparing for depositions, assisting at trial, and so much more.
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Top 10 Paralegal Career Takeaways from 2023

These 10 paralegal career takeaways can help you accelerate your career in the coming year.
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5 Tips for Paralegals Working with Multiple Attorneys

This article from guest blogger Christina West offers 5 great tips for paralegals working with multiple attorneys.
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