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Paralegal Tips

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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May 10, 2021
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e-discovery

What is Ediscovery?

What is Ediscovery? Some terms, concepts, products, and services make sense to us instantly.  This happens before we ever even truly use or experience them. These are things that we don’t need to know the “how” to know the “why.” For example:  Ridesharing, Edible Arrangements,…

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April 29, 2021
Paralegal Tips

Paralegal Career Growth

Use the “SMARTER” Goal-Setting Method As a new paralegal or someone who has been working as a paralegal for a few years, this is a great time to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals. Even though it’s springtime, regardless of what time of the year you’re reading this…

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April 22, 2021
Paralegal Tips

Do Paralegals Work Long Hours?

Do paralegals work long hours? That depends on a variety of factors, including: the practice area you work in how busy your attorney is how productive you are during the workday (see chart below) the company/organization you go to work for your technology skills that…

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April 19, 2021
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e-discovery Litigation

How to Prepare an Ediscovery Project Budget

At first, preparing an ediscovery project budget can seem intimidating and overwhelming.  This is especially true if you’re sitting there staring at a blank piece of paper, trying to figure out where to start.  Eventually, as you grow into your role as an ediscovery project…

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April 15, 2021
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Paralegal Career Path

15 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 paralegal career path that does not have the title “paralegal” that utilizes your paralegal skills and experience. Here are 15 Alternative Careers…

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April 7, 2021
Paralegal Tips

Paralegal Webinar Replay

Watch the free paralegal webinar replay from the Paralegal Boot Camp to get the top 7 habits that you can develop to fast-track your paralegal career, enjoy your work more, and feel like you are an indispensable member of the team. There are good paralegals….

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March 26, 2021
Paralegal Tips

Make Your Office Space a Happy Space

This Friday’s Fast Track tip for your paralegal career is: Make your office space a happy space ! Whether you’re working from home or back in the office – have at least one thing in your office that brings you joy. A plant. A picture…

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March 19, 2021