Working with attorneys can be challenging. Really working with anyone can be, but we’re here to give you 3 tips that will help you start working better together today. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? From having the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary conversations to overcoming…
To summarize a list of lessons learned in 43 years of paralegal practice is rather like opening Pandora’s box. Hard to say what may pop up! I’ve had a great career, weathered some storms, at times feeling undervalued and underutilized, and at others wondering if…
Bookmark? Must be a boomer who wrote this, you are thinking–now we have Google, and we don’t need long nested lists of bookmarks. Just tell Google what you want and it will take you there, at least most of the time, right? While that is often…
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. The largest employers of…
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…
In our latest podcast episode, Ann asked guest experts Andrea Pileggi and Kevin Gerami to answer your eDiscovery questions. Andrea and Kevin are with Ricoh, a global leader in technology and service delivery, that offers the best in class technology and service-based eDiscovery solutions for…
Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You…
Don’t Settle for the Tip of the Iceberg Anyone who has spent any time on social media has seen memes depicting an iceberg. The top part of the iceberg illustrates what people see, while the portion below the waterline depicts what people don’t see. That…
As a Paralegal, there are an exciting number of opportunities available to make extra income, or even start your very own business as a mobile notary! I came from a background of 20 years in the medical field only to decide I wanted a change….
I decided to add more to my already very busy life by taking a course in mindfulness. Why would I voluntarily do this to myself you ask? I literally have no time for another class, another course, nor anything that I will have to put…