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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Overcoming Stress & Anxiety as a Paralegal

This article from guest blogger Rachael Duke gives effective tips for overcoming stress and anxiety as a paralegal.

Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

Continuing education is important if you want to advance your paralegal career.
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Paralegal School vs On-The-Job Training: What to Expect

What to expect and what a paralegal school is actually designed to do compared to what you learn on the job as a new paralegal.

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.

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.

Ask Me Anything – Paralegal Career Edition

Get valuable advice from Ann on how to overcome paralegal career path obstacles.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?