Twitter can be a very important platform for legal professionals. Paralegals can receive news updates, get connected with potential clients or employers, build new relationships, and pass along words of wisdom related to the industry via Twitter
Here are some recent tweets for, by and about paralegals and others employed in the legal profession:
For paralegals
How can a paralegal or legal secretary find and hone their specialty, and why would they want to specialize? Should #paralegals have a specialty? Find Your Niche! — @jennyblake
Paralegals: Is it ethical to get information on active cases from social media? — @jennyblake
10 Critical Steps to Improving your Resume – Even if your paralegal resume has other problems, you’ll see significant improvements if you make these 10 easy fixes.— Katharine Hansen, PhD
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of lawyers, I shall fear no evil. —@TPSparalegals
Fellow paralegals – and you too, attorneys – help answer a debate: The “v” in a case caption – what word is it abbreviating? Versus, which is Latin for against.
Paralegal acquaintance: Don’t you just hate that attorneys get all the credit?
Me: You’re in it for the wrong reasons, or you’re working for the wrong attorney. — @PocketParalegal
TODAY is going to be a great day. See to it. — @PocketParalegal
By paralegals
looking for a new mug and found this one…perfectly describing all the things we do as a paralegal! #paralegals #legaljobs #law #paralegal https://t.co/RwvUfQjgko via @amazon pic.twitter.com/tWzq1vqUdm
— jennyblake (@jennyblake) June 25, 2019
I am such a legal writing nerd. I just can’t help it. It is fascinating what some people can do with words. — @PocketParalegal
The Paralegal’s Paradox is a real vicious cycle that affects not only #paralegals but other non-attorney law firm professionals where you can’t get the job without experience, but you can’t get experience without the job. https://t.co/i4rIyxLJSB #LawFirmJobs #NonAttorneys pic.twitter.com/gKxvL6LLqg
— Leopard Solutions (@LeopardSolution) June 20, 2019
This is why community justice services, like those provided by community-based #paralegals, is vital to ensuring #accesstojustice for all. #SierraLeone is starting to lead by example on this front, but we need to expand & support these local efforts. @GlobalNamati @OSIWA1 https://t.co/Qdb6FIraL0
— Eleanor Thompson (@EleanorThomps) June 19, 2019
Legal technology is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, there is technology involved, but the reality of legal tech is far more than just tech. It is about cultural change and rethinking processes to ultimately a) become more client-centric and b) improve outcomes. —@Clevy_Law
We are all pretty impressed with #MayorPete speaking multiple languages, but so do most of my clients and somehow we are less impressed with them. — @HannahVH
About paralegals
Less expensive than lawyers, and often able to generate results outside of and more quickly than the formal legal process, community-based paralegals are especially effective in transitional, post-conflict, and developing countries. #ICJKenyaParalegalsTraining #LegalAidMatters pic.twitter.com/s3MAvoV1BQ
— ICJ Kenya (@ICJKenya) June 22, 2019
Surprisingly, despite the proliferation of education and certification programs, many lawyers and paralegals are still confused when it comes to understanding paralegal credentials. — @AliciaMMercer
Paralegals offer law firms increased productivity and cost savings. Don’t believe it? Think about the cost of one associate doing research on a case vs. a paralegal (at a cheaper rate) doing it while the associate focuses on case matters. — @LeopardSolution
When paralegals track hundreds or thousands of cases, the data becomes empirical evidence on how people experience the administrative system in practice. — @MustafaM_KE
The paralegal profession is not highly regulated, so having a professional certification can really help you stand out from the others! #beintheknow
Do you know of other epic tweets for, by and about paralegals? Tell us about them in the comments!
