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Get answers to all of your paralegal career questions from this piece.

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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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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Why Faking It Till You Make It Is A Bad Idea

Get valuable insights from Ann about why faking it till you make it is a bad idea in the paralegal profession and how you can
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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

Balancing being a mom and a rockstar paralegal can be a lot of work, but in our guest blog from Christina West, you'll get some
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A Path from Paralegal to Lawyer

Ann interviews guest Sarah Riley Mohr on how she went from paralegal to lawyer. This Q & A will give you insight on this career
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A Path to eDiscovery Certification

Ann interviews guest expert, Michael Quartararo, President of the ACEDS on the importance of e-discovery in your litigation paralegal career and shares important insights for
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4 Ways to Stay Ahead of Email Jam

Is your inbox as a paralegal overwhelming you? Learn 4 ways to stay ahead of email jam in our guest blog from Christina West.
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Trial Notebook to the Rescue

A new case file has been dumped on your desk. Here's a template for a Trial Binder (aka Trial Notebook) that will help take some
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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

Ann interviews guest Jessie Foss on how she started her career without a paralegal certificate. This Q & A will give you insight on how
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Working for a Plaintiff Firm vs. a Defense Firm

Are you considering working for a plaintiff firm or a defense firm? Learn the pros and cons of each in our guest blog from Wendie
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7 Habits of the Indispensable Paralegal

These habits will help you become an indispensable paralegal and
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Practicing Mindfulness to Reduce Stress

Mindfulness can help your paralegal career be less stressful. Get effortless ways to implement mindful practices throughout 2023.
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Tips for Coping When Your Boss Yells at You

This article will give you tips for what to do when your boss yells at you and steps to take to navigate difficult situations like
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Litigation Technology Tips for Paralegals

In our latest guest blog, Cara Miller offers tips for choosing and learning the right litigation technology to work more effectively.