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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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Celebrating Paralegal Success in 2023

Learn how to celebrate your accomplishments and measure your progress year after year to stay motivated and growing professionally.
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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

Ann interviews Melissa Andrews as they discuss her career journey and applying her paralegal skills as a compliance officer.
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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

Ann interviews Ashley Stasiewich as they reflect on the power of paralegal mentors and the impact they can have on someone's career.
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Overcoming Stress & Anxiety as a Paralegal

This article from guest blogger Rachael Duke gives effective tips for overcoming stress and anxiety as a paralegal.
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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

Continuing education is important if you want to advance your paralegal career.
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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

This article from guest blogger Noor Haleem gives great insight into what to expect going from what you learned in school to being a paralegal
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8 Steps to Be the Rockstar Personal Injury Paralegal

Add these 8 skills to fast-track your career as a personal injury paralegal and become invaluable to your lawyers and the law firm.
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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

Are you considering becoming a legal assistant vs. paralegal? Or just simply confused about the difference? Learn more about both roles in our latest blog.
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Ask Me Anything – Paralegal Career Edition

Get valuable advice from Ann on how to overcome paralegal career path obstacles.
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The One Paralegal Skill That Can Make or Break Your Career

Learn more about the one paralegal skill that can make or break your career and the steps you can take to master it.
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How to be a Successful Personal Injury Paralegal

Are you a personal injury paralegal? Here are 10 tips on how to be a successful personal injury paralegal from guest blog author Kate Bouye.
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You Got Fired, Now What?

Did you just get fired? Get 6 tips on how to stay positive and find a new paralegal job from our latest guest blog by
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A Time Audit Could Help With Paralegal Overwhelm and Stress

Get valuable advice from Ann on how to perform a time audit to help you overcome paralegal overwhelm and stress.
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Your Role as a Trial Paralegal

Let's talk about going to trial! In this article we explore a litigation paralegal's role at trial.
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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Getting your first paralegal job can be challenging. Learn 5 ways to overcome these obstacles to land your dream paralegal job from our latest guest
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Finding Your Confident Voice as a New Paralegal

Get valuable advice from Ann about gaining confidence as a paralegal and handling challenging situations in the workplace.
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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Are you considering becoming a litigation paralegal? Find out everything you need to know about this career path.
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Paralegal Survey: Is it Worth it to Become a Paralegal?

Your insights matter. Take this brief paralegal survey to answer the question: is it worth it to become a paralegal?
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Billable Hours Matter More Than You Think They Do

As much as they may seem simply clerical, billable hours matter to a paralegal's career. Find out why and how you can increase the amount
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4 Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries

Get 4 insightful tips on drafting billable time entries that will help you meet your billable hour goal this year and beyond.
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4 Ways to Transition Into Your New Paralegal Role Smoothly

Are you getting ready to transition into your new paralegal role? Learn 4 ways to ensure it goes smoothly with tips from our latest guest
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It’s Time For You To Have That Courageous Conversation

Guest expert Molly McGrath gives great insight into the communication challenges that employers and employees face today and how to have courageous conversations that make
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How to be a Confident Paralegal

Do you want to be a confident paralegal? Get 13 tips for how to gain confidence as a paralegal in our guest blog from Lillie
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Lessons from Management: Key Insights I Wish I Knew as a Paralegal

Learn 5 things Ann learned as a manager that paralegals can benefit and grow their careers faster by knowing.
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