How to improve your law firm productivity

Do you feel like there’s a lot of wasted time at your law firm? That’s a frustrating issue, but there’s a lot you can do about it.

Paralegals: Here’s how to build a better relationship with your attorneys

As a paralegal, your career is intrinsically tied to the attorneys with whom you work. Here are some tips for strengthening those attorney-paralegal relationships.

How paralegals can command more respect

Want to command more professional respect as a paralegal? These tips will help you cultivate more respect from others in the legal industry.

10 things you can do with a legal studies degree

Legal studies is an interesting field and a popular major. What can you do with your legal studies degree? Let’s explore your career options.

Lawyer stress management: Immediate stress relief techniques for the office

Need some immediate stress relief? We’ve got you. Here are some lawyer stress management tips that you can use right now.

A paralegal’s guide to major screw ups

desk with crumpled paper representing mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. Odds are good that you’re going to deal with a major screw up one day, so read up on these strategies to recover from your biggest paralegal mishaps.

The ins, outs, pros, and cons of freelancing for California paralegals

A lot of California paralegals are wondering: is this a good time to start freelancing? Here’s what you need to know to decide if a freelance paralegal career is right for you.

Paralegals: should you follow your lawyer to a new firm?

Here’s a question for paralegals: when your lawyer changes firms, should you follow them? Here’s how to weigh whether you should go or stay.

Six things paralegals do better than attorneys

Legal support staff may not have the most senior positions in the law firm, but you couldn’t operate without them. For instance, consider these 6 things that paralegals do better than attorneys.

What paralegals need to know about the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege in California

Imagine you’re a paralegal in a small litigation firm in Southern California. The named partner tapped you on the shoulder on a Friday afternoon and asked you to create a privilege log in a pending litigation matter over the weekend. You had plans to hit the beach, but you’ve been […]

What to do if you have ethical concerns about your legal employer in California?

What do you do if you have an ethical concern about the law firm where you work? Explore your options here.

10 most famous legal professionals from California

California is known as the state that produces stars, and the legal industry is no exception. Here are the 10 most famous legal professionals from California.

The top 7 signs it’s time to leave your law firm job

Thinking that it might be time to leave your law firm? Making a career move is a big decision, so before you start interviewing, consider these signs that it really is time for a change.

Data shows that Californians really like remote courtrooms

According to recent survey responses, both legal professionals and litigants in California really like remote courtrooms. Here’s why these programs should be expanded, even without pandemic pressures.