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Why should personal branding matter to you? In the digital world that we now inhabit, your online presence and how you come across to potential consumers of your personal brand, including future employers and collaborators, present opportunities that you may not have previously envisioned for yourself. For many paralegals just starting on their career journey, […]

Why should personal branding matter to you? In the digital world that we now inhabit, your online presence and how you come across to potential consumers of your personal brand, including future employers and collaborators, present opportunities that you may not have previously envisioned for yourself. For many paralegals just starting on their career journey, […]

Whether it is Better Call Saul, Law & Order, Suits, or Legally Blonde, Hollywood has the ability to make a career in the legal field look like every day is an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride with a soundtrack to accompany every moment. However, working in the legal field looks much different than Hollywood portrays. Be […]

The thought of considering another job can be stressful. There are many factors to consider, like the location, the type of work you will be doing, and who you will be working with. When looking for a job opportunity, be strategic and do your homework. Do your due diligence and research to find what you […]

It is abundantly clear that the last few years have dramatically changed the legal profession. From the way depositions are conducted to remote trials, many of the day-to-day tasks of a paralegal have evolved. To find out just how much things have changed and to learn firsthand what paralegals are dealing with daily, we surveyed […]

Paralegal billing is one of the key revenue generators for your firm’s payroll, operating expenses, benefits, and bonuses. This review of best practices aims to help you better capture efficient billing time for your firm. Paralegals, like attorneys, must abide by ethical billing practices, such as 1) charging reasonable fees (cannot be unconscionable), 2) completing […]

  The role of the paralegal naturally encompasses basic project management principles. For example, litigation paralegals situated in a solo practice or small law firm may act in the capacity of the case management lead, overseeing a case from pre-litigation through post-judgment and enforcement. In a larger law firm, a paralegal manager or supervisor may […]