Once you admit that you can’t avoid office politics, learn how to navigate them successfully. Think of it like going to the dentist to get a filling. If you put it off, eventually you’ll probably be facing a root canal which is much more painful and costly. Taking care of the cavity immediately will be […]
In a deposition, it’s common practice to show a witness a document and give them a moment to review it. Often the deposing lawyer will ask if they’re familiar with that particular document. In most instances, the witness will flip through the document and within 10-15 seconds state whether they’ve seen it before. It’s not […]
After working in several offices over the past 25 years, I’ve learned that office politics exist in every office from the small single attorney law firm to the largest corporate firm. You can’t get away from them nor can you bury your head in the sand feigning ignorance. I watched my parents work very hard […]
The wide selection of iOS and Android apps means there’s something for everyone. Today we’ve rounded up 10 of the top apps for legal professionals. Download these picks today to simplify your work life. 1. Burton’s Legal Thesaurus (iOS and Android) – A legal thesaurus can make light work of writing memos, drafting correspondence, and proofing legal […]
Many things have changed in the last 25 years (that number is HUGE and difficult to say, much less believe) but one thing seems to be the same: attorneys only want to hire paralegals with experience. I remember all too well my first paralegal job search after graduating. I thought I was an excellent candidate. […]
As far as search engine optimization goes, quality content will always be king. As far as your clients and potential clients, quality content (well-delivered, mind you) will always be king. What’s changed, though, is the demand for higher quality content as search engines continuously work to improve how they rank the results of user queries. […]
For on-the-go access to continuing education, breaking industry trends, and insider tips, nothing beats a podcast. Their resurgence brings with it some amazing podcasts catered to the legal industry and the paralegal profession. Add these 5 podcasts to your device of choice and stay current (and entertained) during your commute. 5 Paralegal Podcasts Worth a […]
In my last post, I shared tips on how to prepare your witnesses for a deposition – it was general information geared towards every witness. In contrast, this post includes tips that are appropriate for different types of witnesses. For the first timers Cover the basics. Explain what they should wear, who will be in […]
There are lots of statistics on social media-use in the legal field, especially as part of law firm marketing efforts. Many statistics also point to which platforms firms generally prefer to use and which ones bring them the most clients. Of course, there are attorneys who don’t use social media, generally because they either don’t […]
Several things can turn my otherwise good day at the office upside down and flood me with a sense of panic (see my suggestions on how to defuse panic here). Unfortunately, most of those things occur right after one of our attorneys walks into my office with a certain look on his face. I’m sure […]
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