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Episode 94: Are you a legal assistant or a paralegal?

In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson takes a deep dive into the ongoing debate surrounding the distinctions between legal assistants and paralegals. You’ll learn more about these legal job titles and what makes them different while getting important insights into what to expect when pursuing these career paths.

Show Highlights Include:

  • Understanding the changing definitions of each title
  • The evolution of the roles
  • What skills each role requires

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Your Actionable Strategy

  1. When considering these career paths, take the time to research them both to understand whether you’d like to pursue being a legal assistant or paralegal.
  2. Compare the differences in skills and take steps to hone the skills you lack to successfully fulfill your responsibilities.
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Meet the Podcast Host

Ann Pearson is the Founder of Paralegal Boot Camp and the host of this podcast show to give paralegals the insights, tips, and strategies to fast-track their paralegal careers.

As a former paralegal and paralegal manager, Ann gives her insights from different perspective so that you can advance your paralegal career and bypass some of the learning curve.

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