If you search online for “how to advance my paralegal career,” the result will be pages and pages of paralegal programs and paralegal schools. There are also several exams offered by various paralegal associations to become a certified paralegal and/or certified in specific areas of law. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or the funds […]
“Don’t be a paralegal! You’ll hate it – all attorneys are awful.” I actually changed the last word of that sentence to keep this article G-rated. That pleasant piece of unsolicited advice is what I received from a family friend when I told a group of people I was enrolled to enter the paralegal program […]
In my last blog post, I discussed the Myers-Briggs personality test and how various personality types view the world. The theory is that each of the 16 unique personalities identified in the Myers-Briggs test make decisions in different ways, helping us to better understand motives and communication styles. In this post, I want to discuss […]
One of my paralegal friends worked for a law firm that held regular team building and training exercises. The attorney who owned the law firm felt that this was an excellent way to help everyone understand each other better to enhance communication skills. While I agree with the concept that understanding different personalities is very […]
When I decided to become a paralegal 26 years ago, I wish I had known more about the job. I’m not sure it would have changed my decision but it may have influenced my career path. I chose to become a paralegal because I was very young, about to get married, and needed a job […]
As some of you may have read in my previous posts, my second paralegal job included the title of “Office Manager.” I was so young when I received that title. I had only worked for one other attorney since graduating from paralegal school. I had a little less than eight years of experience as a […]
Almost every business must answer this question. Going paperless can reduce overhead and improve productivity. Having your documents available to the entire law firm simultaneously allows multiple employees to access files to work more efficiently. It cuts down on overhead by eliminating the need for storage space, file folders, labels, and paper. It increases productivity […]
Successful paralegals possess many skills that enable them to excel. Some of the skills that attorneys value in a paralegal include attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and work with minimal supervision. Perhaps the most important skill an attorney requires of their paralegal is excellent communication. Communication skills include both […]
Careers that have been around for any length of time change and evolve with new discoveries, advancements, technology, and perspectives. The paralegal industry has changed drastically since the 1970’s when being a paralegal was recognized as a professional career option. Attorneys began to understand the value of paralegals, making becoming a paralegal more attractive both […]
The paralegal profession continues to grow at a steady rate with new paralegals joining the work force each day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is anticipated to grow by 17% by the year 2022. This is faster than the average growth of all other occupations. With so […]
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