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50 Tips for New Paralegals

We asked paralegals across the country “What one tip would you give to a new paralegal that you wished someone told you early in your paralegal career?” Here are their answers that we want to share with new paralegals. Note: We only added names if…

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December 8, 2019

Litigation

What is a Litigation Paralegal?

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. …

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November 22, 2019

Paralegal Tips

Alternative Paralegal Career Options

The skills that you’ve acquired throughout your paralegal career have opened the door to unlimited employment opportunities if you are looking for a job that does not have the title “paralegal.” Here are 15 Alternative Careers for Paralegals: Legal Staffing Recruiter Professional Development and Training…

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November 19, 2019

Interview Skills Paralegal Job Search Tips

Paralegal Interview by Video

Checklist to Prepare for the Paralegal Interview by Video A paralegal interview by video is becoming commonplace now. Many employers prefer a video interview over an in-person interview. And while it does cut down on commute time to get to the interview, it does take…

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October 20, 2019

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Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips

Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips We’ve all heard various “rules” about drafting resumes. The one tip we hear most often is the number of pages for a resume. Many resume advice articles tell us that one page is the best (but not always possible), so 2…

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October 19, 2019

Paralegal Tips

Contribute to our eBook!

We’re putting together an eBook filled with paralegal tips and advice, titled 101 Tips for New Paralegals. We plan to publish and distribute the eBook for free to all new paralegals and we need your help! Please take a moment to add your tip. You…

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October 16, 2019

New Paralegals Paralegal Job Search Tips

Paralegal Skills Required to Succeed in Your New Paralegal Career

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…

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October 9, 2019

Paralegal Tips

How to Spot a Paralegal Program Scam

How to Spot a Paralegal Program Scam Paralegal program scams have been on the rise. An unsuspecting potential student enrolls in a paralegal program to get a paralegal certificate and then spends years wondering why they can’t get a job as a paralegal. Here are…

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October 3, 2019

Continuing Education

Paralegal CLE Requirements by State

Paralegal CLE Requirements by State Paralegal CLE requirements vary greatly, depending on your certification and the state you work in. We’ll review each state’s continuing education requirements below. If your state does not have a certification or registration program, there are several national certifications that…

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September 30, 2019

Interview Skills Paralegal Job Search Tips

Questions to Ask During a Paralegal Interview

Part of your interview preparation time should be spent on knowing which questions to ask during a paralegal interview. Preparation for an interview usually focuses on how the candidate will answer the interviewer’s questions. But there is one question that is always asked during the…

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September 26, 2019